overwork
2 synonyms for overwork, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone work too hard, or to work too hard yourself.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
overworking
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make someone work too hard, or to work too hard yourself.
“The company was accused of overworking its staff.”
exploit
overworking
2. noun
Too much work; work that goes beyond a reasonable amount.
“Her exhaustion was a clear sign of overwork.”
overworking
How to use overwork
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
risk of overwork
overworked and underpaid
Etymology
From Old English oferwyrċan, "to overwork," formed from over- + work.
Full origin of overwork →Frequently asked questions
What does “overwork” mean?
The word “overwork” means to make someone work too hard, or to work too hard yourself. In plain terms, doing, or being made to do, far more work than is healthy or reasonable.
How do you pronounce “overwork”?
“Overwork” is pronounced oh-vuh-WURK (/ˌoʊvɚˈwɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “overwork” in a sentence?
Here is “overwork” used in a sentence: “The company was accused of overworking its staff.”
What part of speech is “overwork”?
Depending on how it is used, “overwork” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “overwork” come from?
The word “overwork” comes from Old English. From Old English oferwyrċan, "to overwork," formed from over- + work.
How many meanings does “overwork” have?
“Overwork” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make someone work too hard, or to work too hard yourself.
