overstimulate
verb
over·stim·u·late
ˌō-vər-ˈstim-yə-ˌlāt 
overstimulated; overstimulating
: to stimulate to an excessive or abnormal degree
The ongoing presence of HIV overstimulates B cells, which are abundant in the lymph nodes, and keeps them in a state of chronic activation.—
Robert R. Redfield et al.
Robert R. Redfield et al.… a monetary system … that keeps government from overstimulating demand through excessive money creation.—George Melloan
see also overstimulated
George Melloan
overstimulation
noun
plural overstimulations
In fact, too much stability and routine may bore such a horse—and boredom can be just as stressful as overstimulation.
—Robert W. Bell, PhD
Robert W. Bell, PhD
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No matter how delectable your Sunday dinners are, some details—like visually overstimulating granite countertops and fluorescent lighting over the island—are hard to ignore.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
If the current conversation is overstimulating you, step into the kitchen to refill your drink.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
Sensory support for every explorer For many guests, the sights and sounds of the visitor complex are a source of awe, but for others, a deluge of loud sounds and visual effects may be overstimulating.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Although neutered, Mosser said Tully found the environment overstimulating.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
If the current conversation is overstimulating you, step into the kitchen to refill your drink.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025
Sensory support for every explorer For many guests, the sights and sounds of the visitor complex are a source of awe, but for others, a deluge of loud sounds and visual effects may be overstimulating.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Although neutered, Mosser said Tully found the environment overstimulating.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Overstimulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstimulate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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