overexert
1 of 1verb/ˌoʊvərɪɡˈzɜrt/
Forms:overexerts,overexerting,overexerted,overexerted
1
to strain or expend excessive physical or mental effort beyond one's capacity
C2- After the intense workout, he began to feel lightheaded, realizing he had overexerted himself at the gym.
- Trying to meet unrealistic deadlines, she tended to overexert her mental capacity, leading to burnout.
- In an attempt to impress his coach, the athlete often overexerted during training, risking injury.
- During the busy season, employees frequently overexert themselves to meet the increased workload, impacting their well-being.
- Long hours of studying before exams caused the student to overexert mentally, affecting concentration and performance.