Overwork

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈwɜːrk/
verb

To work too much or make someone work too much.

Jane overworks herself every time when she has an important presentation coming up.
Visual representation of "overwork" - To work too much or make someone work too much

Often appears as...

  • overwork oneself
  • overwork an employee
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Visual representation of "overwork"
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Negative Connotation

The verb 'overwork' implies a harmful level of effort, not just being busy.

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After months of overworking, Tom finally took a vacation.
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Personal Impact

Use 'overwork' to show the effect of too much work on a person's well-being.

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She began to overwork and neglect her health.
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Machine Stress

'Overwork' can also describe machines being used beyond their capacity.

Illustration for Machine Stress
We overworked the printer during the report season.
Visual representation of the word "Overwork"

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