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How to pronounce “overact

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Pronunciation guide for overact

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of overact with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Puppetry of National Theatre's Pinocchioor kind of overact, because other bits start to tune in.
Definition summary
(chiefly acting) To act in an exaggerated manner.

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How to pronounce overact

The Puppetry of National Theatre's Pinocchio

or kind of overact, because other bits start to tune in.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “overact

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (chiefly acting) To act in an exaggerated manner.
  • (obsolete, transitive) To act upon, or influence, unduly.

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