overexertion overexertion
Definition(s):
- (n) excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results
Usage(s):
- Leah offers cautions about overexertion, suggestions on how to do each pose at various levels of challenge, and great good humor.
- That there was unusual overexertion and stress and strain, both physical and mental, was clearly established.
- The artery that burst in the President's head was presumably hardened and thickened by arteriosclerosis, which may be caused by old age, infection, overwork, worry, overexertion.
News
- The pass through the baseball was nice and easy. There was no overexertion, no trying to lift the ball in the air. Just a smooth, easy pass through the baseball.on June 29, 2013 Source: The Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Word of the Day