overstir
/ˌoʊvərˈstɜr/
verb
- To stir something too much, often causing a negative effect such as making a mixture too thin, lumpy, or tough.
- She warned me not to overstir the sauce, or it would become too thin.
- If you overstir the pancake batter, the pancakes will become tough and rubbery.
- The recipe says to mix gently; overstirring the dough will make the bread dense.