English Explanatory Dictionary

overstress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

overstress overstresses overstressing overstressed

Etymology

From over- + stress.

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