Associations to the word «Overstrain»

Wiktionary

OVERSTRAIN, verb. To subject to an excessive demand on strength, resources, or abilities

Dictionary definition

OVERSTRAIN, noun. Too much strain.
OVERSTRAIN, verb. Strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment".

Wise words

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