OVERTASK Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word overtask. (close relations)
Definition of OVERTASK
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burden | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an onerous or difficult concern • weight to be borne or conveyed • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work • the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse verb • weight down with a load • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
overburden | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits • an excessive burden verb • burden with too much work or responsibility • load with excessive weight | ||||||||
overload | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power • an excessive burden verb • become overloaded • fill to excess so that function is impaired • place too much a load on | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
wear out | verbv | |||||||
verb • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • go to pieces • deteriorate through use or stress |