Overexert
verb
verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To exert (oneself) to an excessive degree.
"“But the real trick”, he said, “is to make sure you don’t over-exert yourself in the first place.” The key to post-exercise chic is simply not to sweat. Of course, it’s the first rule of style. Never, ever overdo it."
- 2 exert (oneself) excessively and go beyond one's strength wordnet
Example
More examples"I don't want you to overexert yourself."
Etymology
From over- + exert.
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