Overstress

Quick meaning: Overstress is a verb meaning To place excessive emphasis on something.

Meaning

To place excessive emphasis on something.

More Meanings

1. To place excessive physical stress on something, especially to such an extent that it deforms or breaks.
2. To stress someone excessively.

Example Sentences

“I think we better not catch him anymore right now,” said the vet. “We don’t want to overstress him.”

[...] the complete frame will withstand a standing and buffing load of 200 tons without overstressing.

Susannah, I’m afraid my husband’s been ill for some time—a heart condition. I don’t want to overstress him.

‘And sir, what about my new schemes of things?’ ‘Try them. No harm if you do it along with regular medication, but don’t overstress her.’

Word Forms

• overstresses
• overstressing
• overstressed

Synonyms for overstress

Depending on context, synonyms include emphasise, overemphasize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overemphasize, emphasise, overweight, hyperemphasize, overstrain, overaccentuate.

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