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overuse

[ verb oh-ver-yooz; noun oh-ver-yoos ]
/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈyuz; noun ˈoʊ vərˈyus /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR overuse

verb (used with object), o·ver·used, o·ver·us·ing.

to use too much or too often: to overuse an expression.

noun

excessive use: to strain one's voice through overuse.

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Origin of overuse

First recorded in 1670–80; over- + use

Words nearby overuse

overtrick, overtrump, overture, overturn, over-under, overuse, overvalue, overview, overvoltage, overwatch, overwear
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Words related to overuse

depletion, erosion, depreciation, overrate, overplay, exaggerate, overstate, overreach, overvalue, overestimate, overdo, overemphasize, maximize, exhaust, weaken, overtax, rub, magnify, stretch, hype

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British Dictionary definitions for overuse

over-use

verb (ˌəʊvəˈjuːz) (tr)

to use excessively

noun (ˌəʊvəˈjuːs)

excessive use
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