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overstrain

/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪn/

/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪn/

Translations

overstrainnoun

overstrains

surmenageEffort excessif physique ou mental.

The athlete's overstrain during training resulted in a pulled muscle.

Le surmenage de l’athlète pendant l’entraînement a provoqué une déchirure musculaire.

Additional translations

surcontrainteSens technique : contrainte excessive sur une structure ou un matériau.

Synonyms

overstrainverb

overstrained

Past Simple

overstrained

Past Participle

overstraining

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪn/

/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪn/

He overstrained his muscles by lifting too much weight at the gym.

Il s’est surmené les muscles en soulevant trop de poids à la salle de sport.

Additional translations

mettre à rude épreuveS’emploie aussi pour des capacités, des ressources ou des forces.

Synonyms

overstrainnoun

Excessive physical or mental exertion that leads to fatigue or injury.

The athlete's overstrain during training resulted in a pulled muscle.

A state of being stretched beyond normal limits, often leading to damage or stress.

The overstrain on the bridge's supports was evident after the heavy traffic.

overstrainverb

To subject to excessive physical or mental stress.

He overstrained his muscles by lifting too much weight at the gym.

To push beyond the normal limits of endurance or capacity.

The team overstrained themselves by working late every night to meet the deadline.