Definition

To use or manage something excessively or too much, often leading to negative consequences.

Example

He tends to overhandle the situation, making it worse instead of better.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like some people really overhandle their emotions in conversations.

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too; it can get exhausting.

Exactly! Sometimes it’s better to just let things go instead of bringing them up all the time.

For sure, a little moderation goes a long way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overhandle → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "handle" (from Old English "handlian", meaning to manage or deal with). The word "overhandle" means to manage or deal with something excessively or too much.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'handle' meaning to manage. This helps you remember that 'overhandle' refers to managing something too much.

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