OVERSTRESS

overemphasize, overemphasise, overstress

(verb) place special or excessive emphasis on; “I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

overstress (third-person singular simple present overstresses, present participle overstressing, simple past and past participle overstressed)

To place excessive emphasis on something

To place excessive physical stress on something, especially to such an extent that it deforms or breaks

Source: Wiktionary



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