overstrain
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪn/
verb
- To put too much physical or mental stress on someone or something.
- Don't overstrain the engine by driving at top speed for too long.
- He overstrained his back lifting the heavy box without help.
- Studying for hours without breaks can overstrain your eyes.
Antonyms
noun
- A state of excessive physical or mental stress.
- Doctors warned that overstrain on the heart could be dangerous.
- Mental overstrain can lead to headaches and poor concentration.
- The athlete suffered from overstrain after weeks of intense training.