Overexertion

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results wordnet

Synonyms

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haulheaveoveremphasisoverextensionoverworkpull

Etymology

From over- + exertion.

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