overstimulate

American  

[oh-ver-stim-yuh-layt] / ˌoʊ vərˈstɪm yəˌleɪt /

verb (used with object)

overstimulated, overstimulated

1. to stimulate (something) to an excessive or harmful degree.

2. Physiology. to cause (someone) to experience sensory overload.

3. Physiology. to cause (a gland, nerve, or other organ) to become overactive and produce an abnormal increase in its usual activity.

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verb (used without object)

overstimulated, overstimulated

1. Physiology. (especially of a gland or nerve) to become overactive and produce an abnormal increase in its usual activity.

Other Word Forms

• overstimulation noun
• overstimulative adjective
• overstimulatory adjective

Example Sentences

Content that is age appropriate and used to supplement instruction can be beneficial as long as it avoids rewarding children for play, is not overstimulating and doesn’t include autoplay or distractions like ads, Munzer said.

From Los Angeles Times

And when a meltdown hits, often after a long queue or an overstimulating attraction, San says the first step for parents is to check in with yourself.

From BBC

She describes the experience as "very overwhelming" and "overstimulating" and says it can be "impossible" to find things.

From BBC

It is never overstimulating, only multiple, soothing touch points.

From Los Angeles Times

The pulsating music, giant inflatables tossed into the crowd and sudden blasts of fog can overstimulate kids.

From Los Angeles Times