Also means
to scramble (eggs)
Usage Note
Strapazzare has two main uses: to treat someone roughly or to overwork them (non strapazzarti — don't overdo it / don't wear yourself out), and in cooking, uova strapazzate are scrambled eggs. The reflexive strapazzarsi means to overexert oneself. It follows regular -are conjugation.
Examples
"Non strapazzare il bambino, ha bisogno di riposo."
Natural Translation
Don't mistreat the child, he needs rest.
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