To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.
To push a pawn too far, so that it becomes vulnerable to the opponent's attacks.
To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
To work too hard.
To make (someone or something) work too hard.
To decorate all over.
To fill too full of work; to crowd with labour.
excessive work
a superstructure