1. to withdraw more money from a bank account than is available, resulting in a negative balance
Usage: banking
2. to exaggerate or overstate something beyond what is accurate or reasonable

Examples

• I accidentally overdrew my checking account when the automatic payment went through.
• The bank charged me a fee for overdrawing my account by fifty dollars.
• Be careful not to overdraw your account during the holiday shopping season.
• The author tends to overdraw his characters, making them seem unrealistic.
• Critics felt the movie overdrew the villain’s evil nature.
• Don’t overdraw the situation – it’s not as bad as you’re making it sound.