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Overstrain Definition & Meaning

overstrain
noun
  1. too much strain
verb
  1. strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"

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Frequently asked questions

What does overstrain mean?
too much strain strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"
What part of speech is overstrain?
Overstrain is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does overstrain have?
Overstrain has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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