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overexpose
verb over·ex·pose \ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz\
: to leave (something) without covering or protection for too long
: to let too much light fall on (film in a camera) when you are taking a photograph
: to give too much public attention or notice to (someone or something)
Full Definition of OVEREXPOSE
transitive verb
: to expose excessively: as a : to expose (as film) to excessive radiation (as light) b : to expose (as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished
— over·ex·po·sure \-ˈspō-zhər\ noun
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First Known Use of OVEREXPOSE
1869
Related to OVEREXPOSE
- Synonyms
- hackney, overuse, stereotype, vulgarize
Rhymes with OVEREXPOSE
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overexpose
transitive verb over·ex·pose \ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz\
over·ex·posedover·ex·pos·ing
Medical Definition of OVEREXPOSE
: to expose excessively <skin overexposed to sunlight>
—over·ex·po·sure \-ˈspō-zhər\ noun
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