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overdraw

/ˈoʊvərˌdrɔ/
/əʊvəˈdrɔ/
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Other forms: overdrawn; overdrawing; overdrew; overdraws

Definitions of overdraw
  1. verb
    draw more money from than is available
    “She overdrew her account”
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    type of:
    draw, draw off, take out, withdraw
    remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
  2. verb
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
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    types:
    overemphasise, overemphasize, overstress
    place special or excessive emphasis on
    glorify
    cause to seem more splendid
    puff
    speak in a blustering or scornful manner
    crow, gloat, triumph
    dwell on with satisfaction
    type of:
    misinform, mislead
    give false or misleading information to
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