The quote from Hamlet, "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." is generally interpreted to be a reference to ________ on the part of the lady in question.

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The quote is often used to suggest that the lady in question is denying or overcompensating for something, as she is protesting too much. It implies that she may be trying too hard to convince others of something in order to hide her true feelings or behavior.

The Quote from Hamlet, "The Lady Doth Protest Too Much