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- [dram-uh-tahyz, drah-muh-]
- /ˈdræm əˌtaɪz, ˈdrɑ mə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dram-uh-tahyz, drah-muh-]
- /ˈdræm əˌtaɪz, ˈdrɑ mə-/
Definitions of overdramatize word
- verb with object overdramatize to put into a form suitable for acting on a stage. 1
- verb with object overdramatize to express or represent vividly, emotionally, or strikingly: He dramatizes his woes with sobs and sighs. 1
- verb without object overdramatize to express oneself in a dramatic or exaggerated way. 1
- noun overdramatize React to or portray (something) in an excessively dramatic manner. 1
- verb overdramatize to make too dramatic 0
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Origin of overdramatize
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < Greek drāmat- (see dramatic) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Overdramatize
noun
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overdramatize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overdramatize
verb overdramatize
- act — When you act, you do something for a particular purpose.
- dramatise — to put into a form suitable for acting on a stage.
- dramatize — to put into a form suitable for acting on a stage.
- exaggerate — Represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.
- overact — (of an actor) act a role in an exaggerated manner.
Antonyms for overdramatize
verb overdramatize
- play down — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
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