overexpress
/ˌəʊv(ə)rɪkˈsprɛs/ /ˌəʊv(ə)rɛkˈsprɛs/verb
1 [with object] To express (feelings, an opinion, etc.) to an excessive extent or in an exaggerated manner.
2 [with object] Genetics. To synthesize the product of (a gene) in abnormally large amounts; to produce abnormally large amounts of (a gene product).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Littell's Living Age. From over- + express.
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