<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively)</li><li>to work up, stir up, or excite excessively</li><li>to employ or elaborate to excess</li><li>to work or decorate all over; decorate the surface of</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to work too hard, too much, or too long; work to excess</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>work beyond one's strength or capacity</li><li>extra or excessive work</li></ul>