Overdo1. (v. t.) To do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to exaggerate; to carry too far.
2. (v. t.) To overtask. or overtax; to fatigue; to exhaust; as, to overdo one's strength.
3. (v. t.) To surpass; to excel.
4. (v. t.) To cook too much; as, to overdo the meat.
5. (v. i.) To labor too hard; to do too much.
Thesaurus Entries
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