Overexertion (Noun)
Meaning
Excessive exertion; so much exertion that discomfort or injury results.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The athlete's overexertion during the marathon led to severe muscle cramps and dehydration.
- She suffered from overexertion after trying to lift a heavy box without assistance.
- The doctor warned the patient about the risks of overexertion during the recovery period.
- His overexertion at the gym resulted in a pulled muscle that took weeks to heal.
- The hikers had to stop and rest due to overexertion from carrying heavy backpacks up the steep mountain trail.