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[
oh-ver-ig-
zurt
]
o·ver·ex·ert
/
ˌoʊ
vər
ɪgˈzɜrt
/
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oh-ver-ig-
zurt
]
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verb (used with object)
to
exert
excessively.
Origin:
1840–50;
over-
+
exert
Related forms
o·ver·ex·ert·ed·ly,
adverb
o·ver·ex·er·tion,
noun
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overexertion
noun
excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results
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