overstrain

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Definition of overstrain

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

(ambitransitive)To subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, abilities, or the imagination.

“The very phrase of "generous forbearance" shocked her as overstrained; but she did marvel that Lord Avonleigh felt neither pained nor embarrassed in a situation where such sensations seemed inevitable.”
“Clover warned him sometimes to be careful not to overstrain himself, but Boxer would never listen to her.”

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verb

(ambitransitive)To subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, abilities, or the imagination.

“The very phrase of "generous forbearance" shocked her as overstrained; but she did marvel that Lord Avonleigh felt neither pained nor embarrassed in a situation where such sensations seemed inevitable.”
“Clover warned him sometimes to be careful not to overstrain himself, but Boxer would never listen to her.”

noun

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From over- + strain.

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200+ playable · top: OVERTRAINS (13 pts)

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