overwork
verb (used with object)
to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively).
overworks
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present tense formof overwork (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Even when she overworks some crass jokes, Plaza amuses.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2023
In its place, Lunenfeld overworks a flimsy metaphor, tenuously mapping the alchemical elements of earth, air, fire, water and aether onto his 11 chapters.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2020
This creates an imbalance and overworks the holding midfielder Luiz Gustavo, thus impacting on the center halves, who are exposed by their own lack of speed and mobility.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2017
The show, by John Markus and Mark St. Germain, with incidental original music and lyrics by Randy Courts and St. Germain, respectively, seems a cynically conceived crowd-pleaser that overworks its somewhat tired central premise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2015
Of course I am her secretary, and I leave you to guess whether her activity overworks me.
From French and Oriental Love in a Harem by Paul Avril
