overreach
- v fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- v beat through cleverness and wit
overreact
- v show an exaggerated response to something
Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
overrule
- v rule against
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
oversew
- v sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
overshadow
- v be greater in significance than
the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness - v make appear small by comparison
- v cast a shadow upon
The tall tree overshadowed the house
oversimplify
- v simplify to an excessive degree
Don't oversimplify the problem - v make too simple
Don't oversimplify the instructions