overdraw
1 of 1verb/ˌoʊvɚˈdɹɔ/
Forms:overdraws,overdrawing,overdrew,overdrawn
1
to present something in a way that makes it seem larger, more extreme, or more important than it really is
- The author tends to overdraw characters' emotions for dramatic effect.
- Critics argue that the film overdraws the social tensions it portrays.
- He overdraw the consequences of a minor mistake.
- She tends to overdraw her own achievements in conversation.
- The report overdraws the severity of the problem.
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2
to withdraw more money from a bank account than is available
- He accidentally overdrew his account and had to pay a penalty fee.
- If you overdraw your account, the bank may charge you an overdraft fee.
- She overdrew her balance while shopping and didn’t realize it until later.
- Many banks allow customers to overdraw their accounts up to a certain limit.
- He was worried that he might overdraw his account after making a large purchase.