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Overdraw Definition & Meaning

overdraw
verb
  1. draw more money from than is available; "She overdrew her account"
  2. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery"

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Frequently asked questions

What does overdraw mean?
draw more money from than is available; "She overdrew her account" to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery"
What part of speech is overdraw?
Overdraw is a verb.
How many definitions does overdraw have?
Overdraw has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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