overstress
verb
over·stress
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overstressed;
overstressing
Definition of overstress
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to stress (someone or something) excessively: such as
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: to subject (someone or something) to excessive physical or psychological stress
overstressed himself with too many commitments … workers often overstress their muscles and tissues to the point where they become inflamed … — Predicasts Technology Update … the alternate action of the wind on either side of the church overstressed the intermediate external pillar, which failed.— Mario Salvadori
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: to place too much emphasis on (something) : overemphasize
overstress the possibility of an unlikely problem The importance of this point can't be overstressed. = I can't overstress the importance of this point.
overstress
noun
over·stress
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Definition of overstress (Entry 2 of 2)
: an excessive amount of physical or psychological stress
overstress on a building's supports He learned a short left leg had resulted in overstress on the right foot.— Hillary Gavan While a certain level of stress can increase productivity, overstress causes us—at a deep, biological level—to start making choices that are unwise, unsafe, and even unethical.— Brian Whetten
Other Words from overstress
Verb
overstressed
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adjective
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adjective
feeling tired and overstressed
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