Found 2 items, similar to overuse.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: overuse overuse n : exploitation to the point of diminishing returns [syn: overexploitation, overutilization, overutilisation] v : make use of too often or too extensively [syn: overdrive]
English → English (gcide) Definition: overuse overuse \o`ver*use"\ ([=o]`v[~e]r*[=u]z"), v. t. To use excessively; to use too often; as, scientists tend to overuse technical terms. [PJC] overuse \overuse\ ([=o]"v[~e]r*[=u]s"), n. Excessive use. [PJC]