overstress

o ver stress |ˌōvərˈstres ˌoʊvərˈstrɛs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] subject to too much physical or mental stress: they are prone to nervous breakdowns if overstressed. • lay too much emphasis on: the value of good legal assistance cannot be overstressed. ▶noun excessive stress.

overstress

over |stress ▶verb |əʊvəˈstrɛs | [ with obj. ] subject to too much physical or mental stress: they are prone to nervous breakdowns if overstressed. • lay too much emphasis on: the value of good legal assistance cannot be overstressed. ▶noun |ˈəʊvəstrɛs | [ mass noun ] excessive stress.