overbelasten

Definitions of overbelasten
  1. verb
    fill to excess so that function is impaired
    synonyms: doldraaien
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    bijladen, dempen, dichtgooien, opstoppen, opvullen, plempen, toegooien, vullen
    make full, also in a metaphorical sense
  2. verb
    burden with too much work or responsibility
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    belast, belasten, bezwaren, opdragen, opgeven
    impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
  3. verb
    load with excessive weight
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    belasten, drukken, verzwaren
    weight down with a load
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