1. to color excessively or too intensely; to apply too much color to something
Usage: transitive verb; often used in art, design, and printing contexts
2. to misrepresent or exaggerate the nature or severity of something
Usage: transitive verb; figurative use

Examples

• The artist was careful not to overcolor the background, keeping it subtle.
• The designer overcolored the logo, making it appear garish and unprofessional.
• Don't overcolor the situation—it's not as serious as you're making it sound.
• The report overcolored the risks involved in the project.
• She tends to overcolor her descriptions to make stories more dramatic.
• The printer overcolored the images, resulting in unnatural-looking prints.