overexertion

American  

[oh-ver-ig-zur-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vər ɪgˈzɜr ʃən /

noun

1. the act of working, exercising, or exerting oneself excessively.

   The Vermont Health Department is reminding people that overexertion when shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks.

2. the act of using or exercising something excessively.

   People took to the streets to protest systemic racism and the overexertion of power by the police.

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Etymology

Origin of overexertion

over- ( def. ) + exertion ( def. )

Example Sentences

The fact that he turns blue from overexertion makes him unlikely to seriously pursue a fling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beimel uses motion capture to provide pitching feedback, and uses health technology that coincides with its athletes having to self-report daily to track overexertion and determine how best to use their bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

The coach said he has to kick Oronde Gadsden off the field after practices to keep the rookie tight end from overexertion.

From Los Angeles Times

But the flaws in “The Californians” reflect ambition and overexertion, not slackness.

From Los Angeles Times

The leading cause of fatalities for farmworkers is transportation accidents, and the leading causes of nonfatal injuries are equipment, falling and tripping, and overexertion.

From Los Angeles Times