overstrain

[US]/əʊvə'streɪn/

[UK]/'ovəstren/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. to put too much strain on someone or something
n. the state of being overworked or excessively stressed

Example Sentences

overstrain had brought on tuberculosis.

there was a risk he might overstrain his heart.

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