overdraw - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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to present something in a way that makes it seem larger, more extreme, or more important than it really isto present something in a way that makes it seem larger, more extreme, or more important than it really is

Examples

The author tends to overdraw characters' emotions for dramatic effect.
Critics argue that the film overdraws the social tensions it portrays.
He overdraw the consequences of a minor mistake.

Synonyms

amplify hyperbolize exaggerate magnify hyperbolise overstate

Antonyms

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Third Person

overdraws

Present Participle

overdrawing

Past Tense

overdrew

Past Participle

overdrawn

1

to present something in a way that makes it seem larger, more extreme, or more important than it really is

The author tends to overdraw characters' emotions for dramatic effect.
Critics argue that the film overdraws the social tensions it portrays.
He overdraw the consequences of a minor mistake.
She tends to overdraw her own achievements in conversation.
The report overdraws the severity of the problem.

Synonyms:

amplify hyperbolize exaggerate magnify hyperbolise overstate

Antonyms:

2

to withdraw more money from a bank account than is available

He accidentally overdrew his account and had to pay a penalty fee.
If you overdraw your account, the bank may charge you an overdraft fee.
She overdrew her balance while shopping and didn’t realize it until later.
Many banks allow customers to overdraw their accounts up to a certain limit.
He was worried that he might overdraw his account after making a large purchase.