verb
- to exert oneself too much; to use too much physical or mental effort
Usage: present participle of overexert
Examples
- She was overexerting herself at the gym and needed to take a break.
- The doctor warned against overexerting during recovery from surgery.
- He kept overexerting his injured shoulder despite the pain.
- The coach noticed the player was overexerting and called for a substitution.
- Overexerting yourself on the first day back at work isn’t wise.
- She realized she was overexerting her mind by studying for twelve hours straight.