intransitive verb
Definition: To perform in a way that is too dramatic or exaggerated, often more than what is necessary.
Example: In the play, the actor tended to overact, making his performance less believable.
transitive verb
Definition: To perform a role in a way that is overly dramatic or exaggerated, often making it seem unrealistic.
Example: The actor tended to overact during emotional scenes, making them less believable.