o·ver·stress

[oh-ver-stres]
verb (used with object)
2.
to subject to excessive stress or strain.
3.
Mechanics. to stress (a metal or other body) to the point of deformation.

Origin:
1915–20; over- + stress

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overstress

verb
place special or excessive emphasis on; "I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book" [syn: overemphasize
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