overexert
verb
over·ex·ert
ˌō-vər-ig-ˈzərt 
overexerted; overexerting; overexerts
: to exert (oneself) too much
Muriel was sent to bed at the slightest symptom and warned against overexerting herself …—
Garrison Keillor
Garrison KeillorThere are two types of heat stroke: exertional, which typically affects active people who overexert themselves in heat, and passive, which generally involves elderly or sedentary people who are exposed to high temperatures.—Andrew Weil
Andrew WeilPeople at highest risk of heat-related illness include the very young, the elderly and those of any age who overexert in the heat.—Don Colburn
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Additionally, people who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Gagnon says that includes teenagers, who can overexert themselves, especially playing sports.
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Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
If you are trapped in the rubble after and earthquake, save your energy and don't overexert.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Still, a relationship dynamic could press on old fears around trust, rejection or losing control, but privately processing the trigger will serve you better than overexerting yourself.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Gagnon says that includes teenagers, who can overexert themselves, especially playing sports.
—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
If you are trapped in the rubble after and earthquake, save your energy and don't overexert.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Still, a relationship dynamic could press on old fears around trust, rejection or losing control, but privately processing the trigger will serve you better than overexerting yourself.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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“Overexert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexert. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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overexert
transitive verb
over·ex·ert
ˌō-və-rig-ˈzərt
: to exert (oneself) too much
: to exert oneself to excess
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