
Overwork
Negative Connotation
The verb 'overwork' implies a harmful level of effort, not just being busy.

After months of overworking, Tom finally took a vacation.
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.
Machine Stress
'Overwork' can also describe machines being used beyond their capacity.

We overworked the printer during the report season.
Compare with
Burn outExhaustFatigueOverburdenTaxWear down
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