OVERDRAWN Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈdrȯn

Definition of overdrawn

as in exaggerated

extended beyond normal or realistic bounds his war stories were embellished with overdrawn descriptions of battle and efforts to save the wounded

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verb

past participle of overdraw

as in overdone

to describe or express in too strong terms commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting

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Recent Examples of overdrawn

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Going through their late mother’s accounts, Sara notices that the joint account Josh shared with her is overdrawn. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 The whole world is overdrawn Washington’s problem looks almost manageable next to the global picture. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026

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No fee if the transaction is $5 or less or your account is overdrawn by $20 or less. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overdrawn

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Democratic lawmakers demand investigations and an oversight visit, alleging dangerous conditions and poor treatment aboard the Lincoln, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses the reports as exaggerated and misrepresented.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The investigation determined the information provided was inaccurate or exaggerated and dismissed it in May, according to a letter the state Department of Education sent to the college.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

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Criminal groups often mix real information with inflated claims to increase pressure on a company.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
As shoppers navigate an increasingly inflated economy, the cost of a great pair of jeans has climbed alongside it, with premium denim often reaching into the hundreds.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

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