overstress

verb3

1. •
   To place excessive emphasis on something.
2. •
   To place excessive physical stress on something, especially to such an extent that it deforms or breaks.

   • [...] the complete frame will withstand a standing and buffing load of 200 tons without overstressing. — 1960
3. •
   To stress someone excessively.

   • “I think we better not catch him anymore right now,” said the vet. “We don’t want to overstress him.” — 1989