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Definitions for: Overstrain [n] too much strain
[v] overstrain oneself
[v] strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"
Webster (1913) Definition: O`ver*strain", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Overstrained;
p. pr. & vb. n. Overstraining.]
To strain one's self to excess. --Dryden.
O`ver*strain", v. t.
To stretch or strain too much; as to overstrain one's nerves.
--Ayliffe.
Synonyms: overextend
See Also: extend, reach, strain, strain, strain, strive
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