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Definition of overstimulate

overstimulate

/ˌoʊvɚˈstɪmjəleɪt/
o · ver · stim · u · late
Adjective:overstimulated
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Past Simple:overstimulated
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Past Participle:overstimulated
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Present Participle:overstimulating
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overstimulate Lexical Profile

overstimulate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To stimulate someone or something to an excessive degree, especially by exposing the senses or nervous system to too much activity, noise, or excitement.

Example

"Bright flashing lights and loud music just before bedtime can easily overstimulate young children."

2

To cause an economy, physiological organ, or biological system to become excessively active, often resulting in instability or exhaustion.

Example

"Economists warned that cutting interest rates too aggressively could overstimulate the housing market and trigger inflation."

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• Rhymes for overstimulate

• Nearby Words

overstay
overstayer
overstep
overstimulate
overstimulation
overstock
overstored

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overstimulate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overstimulate
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