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overstress

/ˌəʊvəˈstres/verb

उच्चारण ओवस्ट्रेस

ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा ज़ोर देना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर महत्व देना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth

    to give too much importance or emphasis to something

    ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा ज़ोर देना, बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर महत्व देना

    • The importance of a good night's sleep before the exam cannot be overstressed.
    • I don't want to overstress the point, but the deadline is tomorrow.

    Synonyms overemphasize overstate exaggerate

    Opposite understate play down underplay

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth/sb

    to put too much physical pressure or strain on a material, a part of the body or a person

    अत्यधिक दबाव डालना, ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा तनाव डालना

    • Lifting heavy weights without training can overstress the knees.
    • The bridge was overstressed by the weight of the lorries.

    Synonyms overload strain overwork