overbrake

overbrake
/oh'veuhr brayk"/, v., overbraked, overbraking.
v.t.
1. to brake (a wheel, vehicle, etc.) excessively.
v.i.
2. to apply an excessive amount of braking power.
[OVER- + BRAKE1]

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