overproduce

verb

over·​pro·​duce ˌō-vər-prə-ˈdüs 

-prō-,

-ˈdyüs

overproduced; overproducing

transitive + intransitive

: to produce an excessive amount (of something)

The drug prevents pimples by shrinking the glands attached to hair follicles that, in acne sufferers, overproduce an oily substance known as sebum, which can clog pores.

—Mary Duenwald

… if soils are too fertile, the vines can overproduce, leading to vegetal aromas and flavors.

—Michael Schachner

GM also undermined the resale value of its models by overproducing them and giving them away at fire-sale prices.

—Keith Naughton et al.

… encourages farmers to overproduce, which further drives prices down …

—Newsweek

Examples of overproduce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But there is another strategic reason behind the move by OPEC+ heavyweight and de facto leader Saudi Arabia - that of disciplining errant overproducing fellow members alongside non-OPEC competitors. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

If your immune system weakens, the mite populations can sometimes overproduce, leading to a host of skin and eye conditions. —Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 30 May 2025

Leaders Can Take Cue From Disney Just as Disney is refocusing Marvel on fewer, higher-quality films, leaders must resist the temptation to overproduce culture. —Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

Sometimes, the skin may overproduce oil to compensate for the dryness, which may worsen breakouts. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overproduce

• reintroduce
• abstruse
• abuse
• adduce
• atreus
• caboose
• cayuse
• conduce
• deduce
• diffuse
• disuse
• excuse

Medical Definition

overproduce

transitive verb

over·​pro·​duce -prə-ˈd(y)üs, -prō- 

overproduced; overproducing

: to produce to excess

mice genetically altered to overproduce beta-amyloid

—Richard Saltus

overproduction

-ˈdək-shən 

noun