verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To expose excessively.
2. 2
   expose excessively wordnet
3. 3
   To provide excessive publicity or reporting regarding (a person, event, etc.).
4. 4
   expose to too much light wordnet
5. 5
   To expose (film) to light during the development process for a longer time than is required to accurately produce the image.

Antonyms

All antonyms

underexpose

Etymology

From over- + expose.

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