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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.