overpress I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\transitive verb Etymology: Middle English overpressen, from over (I) + pressen to press 1.obsolete: afflict, oppress 2.: to load with an excessive burden : overburden < all very tired and overpressed men — Economist > 3.: to press or insist upon unduly : drive or push (as a contention) too far < does not overpress his case — P.R.Levin > II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun : overpressure < overpress of work >