Overwork
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Negative Connotation
The verb 'overwork' implies a harmful level of effort, not just being busy. After months of overworking, Tom finally took a vacation.
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Personal Impact
Use 'overwork' to show the effect of too much work on a person's well-being. She began to overwork and neglect her health.
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Machine Stress
'Overwork' can also describe machines being used beyond their capacity. We overworked the printer during the report season.