OVERLABOR Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word overlabor. (close relations)
Definition of OVERLABOR
Best Alternative Words for OVERLABOR
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drain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it • tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material • a pipe through which liquid is carried away • a gradual depletion of energy or resources verb • flow off gradually • deplete of resources • empty of liquid; drain the liquid from • make weak | ||||||||
exert | verbv | |||||||
verb • put to use • have and exercise • make a great effort at a mental or physical task | ||||||||
exhaust | verbv | |||||||
noun • gases ejected from an engine as waste products • system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged verb • wear out completely • use up (resources or materials) • deplete • use up the whole supply of • eliminate (a substance) | ||||||||
overwork | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of working too much or too long verb • use too much • work excessively hard | ||||||||
push | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||||
strain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain • the general meaning or substance of an utterance • an effortful attempt to attain a goal • an intense or violent exertion • the act of singing verb • to exert much effort or energy • test the limits of • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious • become stretched or tense or taut • remove by passing through a filter • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||||
tax | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government verb • levy a tax on • set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) • use to the limit • make a charge against or accuse | ||||||||
tire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • hoop that covers a wheel verb • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • deplete • cause to be bored | ||||||||
toil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • productive work (especially physical work done for wages) verb • work hard | ||||||||
weary | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • physically and mentally fatigued verb • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody |