Definitions for overplay
ˌoʊ vərˈpleɪover·play

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overact, ham it up, ham, overplayverb

   exaggerate one's acting

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1. overplayverb

   and To overdo or overact one's effect or role.

   When Chris overacted his part again, the director warned that anyone overplaying would be barred from the next production

2. overplayverb

   To present something in a manner more dramatic than necessary.

   Although the play was wonderful, Joshua overplayed his role as the Beast.

3. overplayverb

   To overestimate one's strength in a game or event, which ultimately may end in a defeat.

   Jack won the last match of blackjack; Theo overplayed.

4. overplayverb

   To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond "the green".

   The first few shots went wonderfully, but Robin overplayed the last and lost.

5. Etymology: From over + play.

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1. overplay

   Exaggeration is the representation of something as more extreme or dramatic than it really is. Exaggeration may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Exaggeration can be a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression. Amplifying achievements, obstacles and problems to seek attention is an everyday occurrence Inflating the difficulty of achieving a goal after attaining it, can be used to bolster self-esteem.In the arts, exaggerations are used to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, exaggerations is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. Many times the usages of hyperbole describes something as better or worse than it really is. An example of hyperbole is: "The bag weighed a ton." Hyperbole makes the point that the bag was very heavy, though it probably does not weigh a ton.Exaggerating is also a type of deception, as well as a means of malingering – magnifying small injuries or discomforts as an excuse to avoid responsibilities.

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1. overplay

   Overplay generally refers to exaggerating or placing too much emphasis on something, often to the point of causing harm or diminishing the desired effect. This term may apply to various contexts, such as in acting, when an actor performs too dramatically; in sports, when a player tries too hard to make a play and ends up making a mistake; or in communication, when someone expresses their point to an excessive degree.

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1. • Act
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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overplay in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overplay in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of overplay in a Sentence

1. Mark Fitzpatrick:

   The most difficult compromises have already been made, but the Iranians could overplay their hand on the incorrect assumption that Obama needs a deal more than they do.

2. Lindsey Graham:

   He's put a focus on border security unlike any other president. That's a good thing. Just don't overplay your hand.

3. Cory Jacob:

   There's definitely more smiles around the province after the rain, but we can't overplay the fact that there was damage done.

4. International Tennis Federation:

   These amendments reduce concerns of overplay for players who reach the latter stages of all three events — singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overplay
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overplay
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overplay
4. ^ ChatGPT
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