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Synonyms for overdo

exaggerate

Synonyms

exaggerate
overstate
overuse
overplay
do to death
belabour
carry or take too far
make a production (out) of
lay (something) on thick

Antonyms

overdo it: overwork

Synonyms

overwork
go too far
go overboard
strain or overstrain yourself
burn the midnight oil
burn the candle at both ends
wear yourself out
bite off more than you can chew
have too many irons in the fire
overtire yourself
drive yourself too far
overburden yourself
overload yourself
overtax your strength
work your fingers to the bone
practice presenteeism

overdo it: drink or eat too much

Synonyms

drink or eat too much
go overboard
pig out
live it up
go to extremes
overindulge
have a binge
not know when to stop
make a pig of yourself
go on the piss
be immoderate or intemperate

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for overdo

do something to an excessive degree

Synonyms

exaggerate

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Although Weiser realizes that it takes a great deal of hard work and long hours to be successful, he cautions his rookies to not overdo it.

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More than one shooter has found shooting big guns (providing you don't overdo it and develop a flinch) can actually improve consistency with all guns.

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She knows all her students' limitations and cautions people not to overdo it.

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If you continue to overdo it, you may go on to develop severe headaches, weakness, and painful joints.

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You might feel similar symptoms when you overdo it at mealtime, Koch says.

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The truth is, "you absolutely can overdo it,'' says Jessica Crandall, a registered dietitian in Denver and national spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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World-renowned plastic surgeon Dr Arthur Swift has suggested that doctors, who give in to patient demands and overdo procedures, are creating unnatural appearances, News.com.au reported.

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