overwork
Noun · VerbWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- the act of working too much or too long“he became ill from overwork”Synonyms: overworking
Verb (2)
- use too much“This play has been overworked”
- work excessively hard“he is exploiting the students”Synonyms: exploit
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Overwork \O`ver*work"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overworkedor Overwrought; p. pr. & vb. n. Overworking.]
1.To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much or too long; to tire excessively; as, to overwork a horse. [1913 Webster]
2.To fill too full of work; to crowd with labor. [1913 Webster]
My days with toil are overwrought.— Longfellow.[1913 Webster]
3.To decorate all over. [1913 Webster]
Overwork \O`ver*work"\, v. i. To work too much, or beyond one's strength. [1913 Webster]
Overwork \O"ver*work`\, n. Work in excess of the usual or stipulated time or quantity; extra work; also, excessive labor. [1913 Webster]
The Devil's Dictionary
OVERWORK, n. A dangerous disorder affecting high public functionaries who want to go fishing.