Overclothe (Verb)
Meaning
Dress too warmly; "You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Do not overclothe your child for the summer outing to avoid heat exhaustion.
- She was overclothing the infant, so the room temperature was kept cooler to prevent overheating.
- It is crucial not to overclothe the baby as it might affect her ability to sleep well.
- Overclothing the athletes before a game was not a wise decision given the high temperature outside.
- Her worry about the child catching a cold caused her to overclothe him throughout the day.