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Definition of overexpose

overexpose

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊz/
o · ver · ex · pose
Adjective:overexposed
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Past Simple:overexposed
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Past Participle:overexposed
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Present Participle:overexposing
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overexpose Lexical Profile

overexpose Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To expose photographic film or a digital image sensor to too much light, resulting in a washed-out or overly bright image.

Example

"Leaving the camera shutter open for too long in bright midday sunlight will overexpose the photograph."

2

To subject someone or something to an excessive or harmful amount of an environmental condition, substance, or hazard.

Example

"Parents should be careful not to overexpose young children to direct ultraviolet rays during the summer."

3

To feature or publicize a person, product, or topic in the media so frequently that the public loses interest.

Example

"The marketing team worried that airing the commercial during every break would overexpose the brand."

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• Rhymes for overexpose

• Nearby Words

overexpansion
overexplain
overexploit
overexpose
overexposed
overexposure
overextend

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overexpose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overexpose
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