overpress

1 of 2

transitive verb

1

obsolete : afflict, oppress

2

: to load with an excessive burden : overburden

all very tired and overpressed men

—Economist

3

: to press or insist upon unduly : drive or push (as a contention) too far

does not overpress his case

—P. R. Levin

overpress

2 of 2

noun

: overpressure

overpress of work

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Middle English overpressen, from over entry 1 + pressen to press

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