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overrestrain

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To restrain too much.

Examples

“Don't overrestrain the mind⟳ once it is no longer racing, or overstimulate it once it is no longer sluggish, but recognize that the antidotes have⟳ worked and return⟳ to your normal practice.”
“Consequently, metal becomes too weak to overrestrain wood and wood gradually recovers, which makes the system of Five Elements come⟳ back to balance (Figure⟳ 5-19).”
“Lilian, it's not my place⟳ to interfere⟳, and I know⟳ it must be difficult bringing up a daughter without her father, but don't overrestrain her.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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