over·work 
/ˌoʊvɚˈwɚk/ verb
over·works; over·worked; over·work·ing /ˌoʊvɚˈwɚk/ verb 1 : to work too hard [no obj] ▪ The whole crew seemed exhausted, probably from overworking. [+ obj] ▪ The captain routinely overworked the crew. 2 [+ obj] : to use (something) too much or too often
▪ He overworks the melody in the song. ▪ overwork a phrase 3 [+ obj] : to work on (something) too much
▪ She overworked the painting. ▪ If you overwork the dough, the bread will be tough.
▪ He overworks the melody in the song. ▪ overwork a phrase
▪ She overworked the painting. ▪ If you overwork the dough, the bread will be tough.
— overwork noun [noncount]
▪ They were exhausted from overwork.
▪ They were exhausted from overwork.
— overworked adjective
▪ He says that he's overworked and underpaid. ▪ She always looks tired and overworked. ▪ an overworked phrase/expression
▪ He says that he's overworked and underpaid. ▪ She always looks tired and overworked. ▪ an overworked phrase/expression
