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Synonyms

overexert

American  
[oh-ver-ig-zurt] / ˌoʊ vər ɪgˈzɜrt /

verb (used with object)

  1. to exert excessively.


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Etymology

Origin of overexert

First recorded in 1840–50; over- + exert

Example Sentences

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He said they watched the 4-year-old to make sure she didn’t overexert herself.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

But with Cardiff offering so little in attack, Blackburn did not need to overexert themselves in the closing stages as they held on for a valuable three points.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

“I feel like that’s something that will always be left over,” said Hundley, who warns friends with COVID-19 not to overexert.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2022

Dr. Begum and her colleagues have seen firsthand how patients who overexert themselves in the early stages of recovery can end up prolonging their symptoms.

From New York Times • May 14, 2022

“Look what Madame Baroness is carrying! Surely she will overexert herself!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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