He began, with a slightly overacted air of carelessness, to roll a cigarette.
"Amusement Only"
Richard Marsh
That both antagonists somewhat overacted their parts does not surprise us when we think of the five years thus spent within a narrow space and under a tropical sun.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
He wrote to invite Hugh to his house in a tone of cordiality which astonished his daughter; and when the guest arrived, the genial welcome of the host had but one defect-Mr. Henley overacted his part.
"Blind Love"
Wilkie Collins