Overtax
/ˌəʊvərˈtæks/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Limit
Used to describe a situation where too much physical effort may harm someone.
Running a marathon without training can overtax your body.
Pro Tip 2/3Mental Demand
Refers to situations demanding more mental effort than one can comfortably give.
Trying to learn a new language in a week would overtax your cognitive resources.
Pro Tip 3/3Excessive Expectations
Highlights when expectations placed on a person are unreasonably high.
Asking a new employee to lead the project might overtax them.
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DepleteDrainExhaustOverburdenOverwhelmSapStrainWear out
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