Definitions

1. verb

to have fought too long or too hard, especially in a conflict or competition; to have become exhausted or worn out from fighting or struggling.

“After years of overfought battles, the company’s finances were severely depleted.”

2. adjective

having fought too long or too hard, especially in a conflict or competition; exhausted or worn out from fighting or struggling.

“The overfought team struggled to maintain their winning streak.”

3. noun

a conflict or competition that has been fought too long or too hard; a situation in which someone has become exhausted or worn out from fighting or struggling.

“The overfought situation in the war led to a ceasefire.”