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Princeton's WordNet

  1. overstrain(verb)

    too much strain

  2. overstrain, overextend(verb)

    strain excessively

    "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"

    Synonyms:
    overextend

Dictionary of English Synonymes

  1. overstrain(v. a.)

    Synonyms:
    exaggerate, overcharge

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  1. La Fontaine:

    Let us not overstrain our abilities, or we shall do nothing with grace. A clown, whatever he may do, will never pass for a gentleman.

  2. Samuel Butler:

    Men should not try to overstrain their goodness more than any other faculty.

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