Meaning & use
Overexpose
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To expose something, especially photographic film or skin, to too much light, sun, or attention.
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The photographer accidentally overexposed the shot, washing out the sky.
Constantly posting online can overexpose a young performer to public criticism.
A note on using this word
Originally a photography term describing too much light reaching film or a sensor; now also used figuratively for excessive public attention.
Words with a similar meaning
overexposeoverlight
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Words with an opposite meaning
underexpose
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