What does "overdoes" mean?

third-person singular simple present indicative of overdo

What is a synonym for "overdoes"?

Common synonyms include: exaggerate, aggrandize, amplify, ballyhoo, big up, build up.

Overdoes

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of overdo form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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exaggerate aggrandize amplify ballyhoo big up build up

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"He says that he must engage in exercise for the sake of his health, but he overdoes it to such a degree that it seems he is ready to die for his health."

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