1. to expose (photographic film or paper) to too much light, resulting in a washed-out or too-bright image
Usage: photography
2. to subject someone or something to too much of something, especially publicity or attention

Examples

• The photographer accidentally overexposes the wedding photos by leaving the shutter open too long.
• Direct sunlight overexposes the film, making all the pictures appear white and blank.
• The media overexposes celebrity scandals, giving them more attention than they deserve.
• Parents worry that social media overexposes children to inappropriate content.
• The bright studio lights overexpose the subject’s face in the portrait.
• Critics argue that reality TV overexposes ordinary people to public scrutiny.