1. third person singular present of overply; to apply too much of something or to apply something excessively
Usage: rare

Examples

• She overplies makeup and ends up looking unnatural.
• The painter overplies the varnish, creating an uneven finish.
• He overplies pressure when writing and breaks his pencil lead.
• The gardener overplies fertilizer, which can damage the plants.
• The student overplies effort to minor details while missing the main point.