overexertion

[ oh-ver-ig-zur-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of working, exercising, or exerting oneself excessively:

   The Vermont Health Department is reminding people that overexertion when shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks.

2. the act of using or exercising something excessively:

   People took to the streets to protest systemic racism and the overexertion of power by the police.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overexertion¹

over- ( def ) + exertion ( def )

Example Sentences

The leading cause of fatalities for farmworkers is transportation accidents, and the leading causes of nonfatal injuries are equipment, falling and tripping, and overexertion.

From Los Angeles Times

I wish I could report that the Geffen Playhouse production lives up to its delirious premise, but this spinning top of a play makes itself dizzy from overexertion.

From Los Angeles Times

The birds suffered from capture myopathy, a symptom animals in captivity experience through overexertion that can lead to metabolic and muscle issues.

From Seattle Times

In the workplace, they are caused from bending, reaching, twisting or standing, as well as overexertion or repetitive motions.

From Seattle Times

Someone who has never spent time outdoors might not know how to protect themselves from injury, overexertion or a wild animal, he said.

From Washington Post