overgoad

/ˈɒvərɡɒd/

Definitions

1. verb

to drive or urge someone to work too hard or too quickly, often in a way that is unfair or cruel.

“The manager was accused of overgoaded employees to meet an unrealistic production deadline.”

2. noun

an instance of driving or urging someone to work too hard or too quickly, often in a way that is unfair or cruel.

“The overgoad of the workers led to a serious decline in their physical and mental health.”

Synonyms

  • overdrive
  • overwork
  • pressurize

Antonyms

  • relax
  • underdrive
  • underwork