overstress

verb

Meaning

To place excessive emphasis on something
To place excessive physical stress on something, especially to such an extent that it deforms or breaks

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Related words

overemphasize(English)emphasise(English)overweight(English)hyperemphasize(English)overstrain(English)overaccentuate(English)overpressurize(English)overexaggerate(English)failure(English)cause(English)aircraft(English)

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Sources

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