Belabor

To dwell on or discuss (a subject) at excessive length; to harp on; to go over repeatedly and often tiresomely. It can also mean to attack verbally or physically; to assault. Frequently, belaboring involves unnecessary repetition that obscures the main point or makes the speaker/writer seem tedious. It is often used when someone is perceived as dwelling excessively on something, making it wearisome for others. The intent is often to either make a point forcefully or to attack someone/something. The word highlights the act of overdoing, emphasizing an idea or attacking someone or something beyond what is necessary or productive.

Belabor meaning with examples

• The professor, known for his detailed lectures, would often belabor historical events, delving into every minor detail, losing the audience's interest in the process. His penchant for tangents often took him away from the main topic. Many found it difficult to concentrate as he was seen to belabor the key points.
• Instead of simply stating the problem, the manager chose to belabor the issue of late submissions during the meeting. He constantly repeated his frustrations over and over again, which resulted in no concrete solutions and frustrated the team, making them even less likely to adhere to deadlines.
• After being fired, the disgruntled employee continued to belabor his former boss with repeated accusations and insults. He brought it up with colleagues and family members, recounting all of his former boss's wrongdoings as he saw it, continuing the same rant over and over.
• The defense attorney, during his closing statement, chose to belabor the inconsistencies in the witness's testimony, hoping to cast doubt in the jurors' minds. The goal was to use the evidence to attack any weaknesses in the case and make the jury question the evidence.
• In an attempt to persuade the hesitant investors, the entrepreneur chose to belabor the potential benefits of his startup, highlighting every single advantage, even those that were quite obvious. This tactic, however, made him appear unsure and gave an impression of him being unable to clearly identify his business advantages.