overstrain

Speech parts

1. overstrain - Noun

2. overstrain - Verb

Meaning

To strain one's self to excess.

To stretch or strain too much; as to overstrain one's nerves.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

overextend jade sprain tax wear stress flag tension push exhaust strain burden stretch fatigue tire
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Antonyms

influence encourage strengthen comfort revive relieve
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Hypernyms

extend strain

Phrases with the word

overstrain yourself

Derivatives

overstrained overstraining

Examples

He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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