1. the act of applying excessive force, effort, or pressure to something
Usage: gerund form

1. present participle of overstrain; exerting too much force or effort on something
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The athlete was overstraining his muscles during practice.
• Overstraining the engine could cause permanent damage.
• She worried about overstraining her voice before the concert.
• The overstraining of the budget led to financial problems.
• Doctors warned against overstraining after the surgery.
• The overstraining of natural resources threatens the environment.
• He was overstraining his eyes by reading in dim light.