Definitions

1. verb

to put too great a strain on something, especially a person’s physical or mental powers, causing damage or injury

“Overexerting himself during the marathon left John vulnerable to overstrain in the coming weeks.”

2. noun

an excessive or abnormal strain on something, especially a person’s physical or mental powers

“The long hours at work resulted in overstrain for the entire team.”

3. noun

a type of injury caused by excessive strain on muscles or tendons

“The athlete was out for several games due to overstrain in her leg muscles.”