Definition

To make someone work too much or too hard, often leading to exhaustion or stress.

Example

The company was criticized for overlaboring its employees during the busy season.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like I might have overlabored my project this week.

Really? What makes you say that?

I spent so many hours refining every little detail.

That happens sometimes; just make sure to take breaks too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overlabor → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "labor" (from Latin "laborare", meaning to work). The word describes the act of working excessively or beyond normal limits.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over-' meaning too much and 'labor' meaning work — this helps you remember that overlabor means to work excessively.

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