overexert
Americanverb (used with object)
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I was glad to have my mother as an excuse not to overexert myself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
“Nothing to worry about, I mended it at once, but I’m keeping you in overnight. You shouldn’t overexert yourself for a few hours.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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