overfatigue


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o·ver·fa·tigue

 (ō′vər-fə-tēg′)
n.
Excessive fatigue.
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overfatigue

(ˌəʊvəfəˈtiːɡ)
vb (tr)
to make excessively tired
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Verb1.overfatigue - tire excessively
overtire, overweary
wear down, wear out, wear upon, weary, tire out, fatigue, jade, outwear, tire, wear - exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; "We wore ourselves out on this hike"
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Adieu, monseigneur; do not overfatigue yourself; keep yourself fresh for the arrival of the king."
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