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overuse

verb
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/UK/ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/US/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/UK/ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/US

Etymology

From over- + use.

  1. derived from uti — “to use”
  2. derived from uso — “use”
  3. derived from user — “use, employ, practice”
  4. inherited from usen
  5. derived from ūsus — “use, custom, skill, habit”
  6. derived from us
  7. inherited from use
  8. formed as overuse — “over- + use”

Definitions

  1. To use too much of (something)

    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

  2. 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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA