overbuild
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over·build

verb \-ˈbild\
over·built\-ˈbilt\over·build·ing

Definition of OVERBUILD

transitive verb
: to build beyond the actual demand of
intransitive verb
: to build houses or commercial developments in excess of demand

First Known Use of OVERBUILD

1601

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