Definition of Overstrain

1. Verb. Strain excessively. "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"

Exact synonyms: Overextend
Generic synonyms: Extend, Strain

2. Noun. Too much strain.
Generic synonyms: Strain

Definition of Overstrain

1. v. i. To strain one's self to excess.

2. v. t. To stretch or strain too much; as to overstrain one's nerves.

Definition of Overstrain

1. Verb. subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, or abilities ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overstrain

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overstrain

overstirring
overstirs
overstitch
overstock
overstocked
overstocking
overstocks
overstore
overstored
overstores
overstorey
overstoreys
overstories
overstoring
overstory
overstrain
overstrained
overstraining
overstrains
overstraitly
overstraw
overstrawed
overstrawing
overstrawn
overstrenuous
overstress
overstressed
overstresses
overstressing
overstretch

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