drive oneself

VERB

overdo

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exaggerate overestimate overplay overrate overreach overstate overuse overvalue

STRONG

amplify belabor fatigue hype magnify overburden overindulge overload overtax overtire overwork pressure puff stretch

WEAK

be intemperate bite off too much do to death go overboard go too far lay it on make federal case not know when to stop pile on run into the ground run riot strain oneself talk big wear down wear oneself out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

play down

STRONG

compress decrease lessen

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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One could presumably drive oneself to distraction in this way.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

It must be noted that one is expected to drive oneself, though, if anything goes wrong with the horse and cart, the driver is responsible.

From Norway by Jungman, Beatrix

drive oneself

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