Synonyms: overwork, overworking
Definition: the act of working too much or too long
Usage: he became ill from overwork
Similar words: labor, labour, toil
Definition: productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
Usage: his labor did not require a great deal of skill
Synonyms: overwork
Definition: use too much
Usage: This play has been overworked
Similar words: process, work, work on
Definition: shape, form, or improve a material
Usage: work stone into tools; process iron; work the metal
Definition: work excessively hard
Usage: he is exploiting the students