Overwork Synonyms

ōvər-wûrk
The act of working too much or too long
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. extra work
  2. overtime
  3. exploitation
  4. overburdening
  5. overloading
  6. overworking
  7. exhaustion
  8. going too far
  9. overdoing it
To become exhausted
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. overdo
  2. exhaust
  3. wear out
Work excessively hard
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. burden
  2. exhaust
  3. exploit
  4. exploitation
  5. labor
  6. strain
  7. tax
  8. tire

Words Related to Overwork

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. abuse
  2. weary
  3. over-worked
  4. underpaid
  5. understaffed
  6. over-stretched

Overwork Sentence Examples

  • Overwork and stress take a toll on general health.

  • Our author was still further to resemble the latter writer in a great misfortune; from overwork he lost his sight in 1857.

  • Depressed by his failure, deeply wounded by the king's favour for Louvois, and worn out by overwork, Colbert's strength gave way at a comparatively early age.

  • Atrophy may also follow from overwork.

  • Atrophy can be caused by overwork.

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