1. to stir something too much or too vigorously
Usage: transitive verb; commonly used in cooking and baking contexts

Examples

• Don't overstir the batter or the muffins will become tough.
• If you overstir the paint, you may introduce too much air into it.
• She overstirred the soup and broke apart all the vegetables.
• The recipe warns against overstirring the cake mixture.
• Overstirring the cream can cause it to separate.