1. to color excessively or too intensely; to apply too much color to something
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overcolor'
2. to exaggerate or misrepresent something in a biased or distorted way
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The artist overcolors the sunset, making it appear almost unnatural.
• She overcolors her cheeks with too much blush.
• The media overcolors the story to make it more sensational.
• He overcolors the facts to support his argument.
• The designer overcolors the fabric, losing the subtle details.
• Don't overcolor the illustration; let some white space show through.