overstimulate
verb
over·stim·u·late
ˌō-vər-ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt 
overstimulated; overstimulating
: to stimulate to an excessive or abnormal degree
The ongoing presence of HIV overstimulates B cells, which are abundant in the lymph nodes, and keeps them in a state of chronic activation.—
Robert R. Redfield et al.
Robert R. Redfield et al.… a monetary system … that keeps government from overstimulating demand through excessive money creation.—George Melloan
see also overstimulated
George Melloan
overstimulation
noun
plural overstimulations
In fact, too much stability and routine may bore such a horse—and boredom can be just as stressful as overstimulation.
—Robert W. Bell, PhD
Robert W. Bell, PhD
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Given a rate cut will increase the circulation of money through the economy and potentially overstimulate demand, the central bank may be more cautious about the inflationary impacts of a rate cut at its meeting this week.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Sun exposure overstimulates pigment cells, creating uneven tone, freckles, or stubborn dark spots (like melasma).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
People with it can get overstimulated easily and sometimes struggle to control their emotions.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Read on to learn what our experts say, including the best sensory-friendly design tips and techniques to create walls that won't overstimulate you.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Sun exposure overstimulates pigment cells, creating uneven tone, freckles, or stubborn dark spots (like melasma).
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
People with it can get overstimulated easily and sometimes struggle to control their emotions.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Read on to learn what our experts say, including the best sensory-friendly design tips and techniques to create walls that won't overstimulate you.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstimulate
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“Overstimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstimulate. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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