to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively)

Don't overwork yourself on that new job.

to work up, stir up, or excite excessively

to overwork a mob to the verge of frenzy.

to employ or elaborate to excess

an appeal for sympathy that has been overworked by many speakers.

to work or decorate all over; decorate the surface of

white limestone overworked with inscriptions.

to work too hard, too much, or too long; work to excess

You look as though you've been overworking.

work beyond one's strength or capacity.

extra or excessive work.

verb

burden , exhaust , exploitation , labor , strain , tax , tire