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Overstress Definition & Meaning

overstress
verb
  1. place special or excessive emphasis on; "I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book"

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What does overstress mean?
place special or excessive emphasis on; "I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book"
What part of speech is overstress?
Overstress is a verb.

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