Definition of overwork

• v. t. - To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much or too long; to tire excessively; as, to overwork a horse.
• v. t. - To fill too full of work; to crowd with labor.
• v. t. - To decorate all over.
• v. t. - To work too much, or beyond one's strength.
• n. - Work in excess of the usual or stipulated time or quantity; extra work; also, excessive labor.