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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

overstrain

/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪn/ verb · British & US
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What does overstrain mean?

verb

to strain or overexert oneself, often to the point of physical or mental exhaustion; to cause someone or something to become strained or overexerted.

Example

"The athlete was forced to retire after overstraining her knee during the championship game."

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