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English noun: overstrain

1. overstrain (phenomenon) too much strain


Broader (hypernym)strain


English verb: overstrain

1. overstrain (consumption) strain excessively


SamplesHe overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment.


Synonymsoverextend


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)extend, strain









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