Definition of "overplays" []

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overplay. (verb)

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• "An almost legit complaint until she overplays it and accuses Letterman of being a pedophile."
• "Everyday on CNN. com they are running some headline article that totally overplays black victimization by whites."
• "Yes, the film overplays the whole 'Hal Jordan is afraid to admit his own fear' card, but 'fear' as a theme is no more overtly presented here than Chris Nolan's Batman pictures next time you watch Batman Begins, drink anytime someone says 'fear' or 'afraid'."