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What is another word for Overload? – 151 Overload Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    overburden overwhelm oversaturate glut flood deluge surge inundate engulf swamp suffocate saturate clog choke jam cram pack stuff fill burden weigh load charge tax strain press pressure force drive impel compel coerce crush oppress depress encumber hinder obstruct block jam clog congest overcrowd overpopulate

    Meaning of Overload

    The primary meaning of the word "overload" is to give someone or something more to deal with than they can handle.

    Definitions

    • A load that is too heavy to be carried or dealt with
    • An excessive amount of something, especially work or responsibility
    • A electrical load that exceeds the maximum capacity of a circuit or system

    Etymology of Overload

    The word "overload" comes from the prefix "over-" meaning "too much" or "excessive" and the noun "load" which refers to a heavy burden or weight
    The term has been used since the 15th century to describe an excessive amount of work, responsibility, or weight

    Example Uses

    • The company is struggling to cope with the overload of orders during the holiday season
    • The student felt overwhelmed by the overload of homework and assignments
    • The electrical system shut down due to an overload of power

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    underload lighten alleviate relieve reduce decrease lessen mitigate moderate temper ease simplify facilitate assist aid support unload unpack unburden liberate free unencumber disencumber clear empty

    Related Nouns

    stress strain pressure weight burden load charge tax responsibility duty obligation task job work labor effort exertion struggle hardship difficulty challenge obstacle hurdle barrier blockage congestion overcrowding

    Related Verbs

    overwhelm oversaturate glut flood deluge surge inundate engulf swamp suffocate saturate clog choke jam cram pack stuff fill burden weigh load charge tax strain press pressure force drive impel compel coerce

    Related Adjectives

    excessive overwhelming burdensome oppressive depressive suffocating crushing overpowering forceful driving compelling coercive heavy weighty onerous laborious difficult challenging arduous strenuous exhausting tiring wearying fatiguing