overtalk
overtalk Lexical Profile
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• verb
To talk excessively or at too great a length, especially to the point of losing the listener's interest or weakening one's own argument.
"Sales representatives are often advised not to overtalk once a client has already expressed readiness to buy."
To speak louder or longer than another person so as to interrupt, dominate, or silence them in a conversation.
"The moderator had to step in whenever the candidates began to overtalk each other during the debate."
To discuss a subject, plan, or idea so excessively that its appeal, clarity, or momentum is diminished.
"If we overtalk the proposal in endless committee meetings, we will miss our window to launch the project."
• noun
Excessive or overly prolonged talking, or the act of speaking simultaneously over another person during a conversation.
"The podcast editor had to spend hours cleaning up the audio because of the constant overtalk among the excited hosts."
• Rhymes for overtalk
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