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overeat

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o·ver·eat  (vr-t)
intr.v. o·ver·ate (-t), o·ver·eat·en (-tn), o·ver·eat·ing, o·ver·eats
To eat to excess, especially when habitual.
over·eater n.
overeat
Verb
[-eating, -ate, -eaten] to eat more than is necessary or healthy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.overeat - overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself; "She stuffed herself at the dinner"; "The kids binged on ice cream"
binge, englut, engorge, glut, gorge, gormandise, gormandize, gourmandize, ingurgitate, overgorge, overindulge, pig out, scarf out, satiate, stuff
eat - eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"


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  Well skilled to overeat without distress!
The Devil's Dictionary by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
Michael was too disappointed and grief-stricken over Steward to overeat himself, while Del Mar, accompanied by the manager of the hotel, raised a great row with the porters for violating the feeding instructions.
Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack View in context
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