overinsist

/ˌoʊvərɪnˈsɪst/

Definitions

1. verb

to insist too frequently or strongly, often to the point of being annoying or tiresome

“She overinsisted on her point, causing the argument to escalate.”

2. noun

the act of insisting too frequently or strongly

“His overinsist on perfection led to burnout.”

Synonyms

  • overemphasize
  • overstate
  • persevere

Antonyms

  • minimize
  • understate
  • yield