overtire

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She was watching him with tender anxiety, fearing lest he should overtire himself; but he reassured her with a light laugh.

From Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Zola, Émile

Patients must not be allowed to overtire themselves.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

It should not be violent or so great as to fatigue and overtire.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

"Yes, Thomas, if it will not overtire her."

From The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Lee, Holme, [pseud.]

A little quiet shooting this autumn and a little hunting, just enough to keep you fit and not to overtire you; you mustn’t overtax your strength.”

From When William Came by Saki