overexert

Meanings

• to work or use oneself or something excessively or to the point of exhaustion

  - "He overexerted himself in the gym."
  - "The athlete overexerted himself during the marathon."

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Rhymes

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exert , inert , ert , hurt

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Homonyms

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1. Overexert () : A verb phrase meaning to use or apply oneself or one's energy, power, or influence beyond what is healthy or reasonable, resulting in exhaustion.
   

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Homophones

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1. Overexert () :
   

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Variants

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over-exert , over-exerted , over-exerting , over-exertion , over-exertions , over-exerts , overexert , overexerted , overexerting , overexertion , overexertions , overexerts

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{"term"=>"Overexert (verb)", "description"=>"To use or apply oneself or one's energy, power, or influence beyond what is healthy or reasonable, resulting in exhaustion."}

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Etymology

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Over means 'above' or 'beyond'. Exert means 'to use or apply oneself or one's energy, power, or influence'. Together, overexert means 'to use or apply oneself or one's energy, power, or influence beyond what is healthy or reasonable, resulting in exhaustion.'

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Trivia

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1. {"fact"=>"Did you know that the average person sleeps for about 6-8 hours per night, but during times of extreme stress or overwork, the body may not be able to get the rest it needs, leading to a state of chronic exhaustion and decreased productivity.", "category"=>"Sleep and Rest"}

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1. Stress: A state of mental or emotional tension resulting from a reaction to stressors such as overwork, deadlines, financial problems, relationship issues, or other sources of pressure or strain.

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Culture

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Overexertation has been a common theme in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Greece, athletes were known to overexert themselves during training and competitions. In Japan, the concept of karoshi, or 'death from overwork', has been a major concern since the post-World War II economic boom. In modern Western culture, overexertion is often associated with the stresses and pressures of modern life, particularly in the workplace.

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