overexertion
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of overexertion
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She died from rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition where muscles break down and poison the bloodstream, which can be brought on by overexertion, her father said.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
The fact that he turns blue from overexertion makes him unlikely to seriously pursue a fling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
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 ● Jun. 17, 2025
Her blood work was abnormal and the attending vet believed this was due to overexertion and becoming winded, which was observed by both the senior trainer and the attending vet.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2021
“Oh, Babygirl, I’m so glad you’re all right. When they called me to say that you were recovering from something called severe post-magic overexertion, I didn’t know what to think.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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