overuse

verb

over·use | \ ˌō-vər-ˈyüz

\

overused; overusing

Definition of overuse

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to use (something) too much : to use (something) excessively or too frequently a word that has been greatly overused At best, gatekeepers can keep everyone from overusing costly high-tech treatments when primary care is enough.— Marilyn Chase

overuse

noun

over·use | \ ˌō-vər-ˈyüs

\

Definition of overuse (Entry 2 of 2)

: too much use : excessive or too frequent use the overuse of antibiotics athletes suffering from overuse injuries His overuse of four-letter words—often a dozen per page—may accurately mirror a macho world where cussing is cool, but it is tedious to read.— Frederick Kaufman

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overturn the decision

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The first known use of overuse was in 1607

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overuse

verb

English Language Learners Definition of overuse

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to use (something) too much or too often

overuse

noun

English Language Learners Definition of overuse (Entry 2 of 2)

: too much use

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