overuse
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overuse
- /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ UK
- /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ US
- /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ UK
- /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ US
Rhymes with -uːz, -uːs
verb overuses · overusing · overused
-
To use too much of (something); to use (it) too often.
Another group argues that the diagnosis is being overused and that many of the diagnosed cases are iatrogenic, or unintentionally shaped or caused by the practitioner
Similar: overwork
noun
- excessive use There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: overutilization, overutilisation, overexploitation, overdrive, overconsumption, overload, excess, excessive, overwork, overgrazing, burnout, abuse, misuse, strain, overloading, overfishing
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verb To use too much of
| Español | usar con exceso, sobreutilizar, desperdiciar, trillar |
|---|---|
| Français | surutiliser, galvauder |
| Русский | злоупотребля́ть zloupotrebljátʹ |
noun excessive use
| Español | sobreúso, sobreutilización |
|---|---|
| Français | surutilisation |
| Русский | злоупотребле́ние zloupotreblénije |
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title = {overuse},
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