What does overtell mean?
Overtell means (transitive) To exaggerate or be more explicit than needed; tell too much or too often, etc..
Overtell
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To exaggerate or be more explicit than needed; tell too much or too often, etc..
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Antonyms for overtell
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Word Forms
- overtells
- overtelling
- overtold
Usage Notes
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How do you use overtell in a sentence?
Use overtell where its definition matches the intended context.
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