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overuse

[ verb oh-ver-yooz; noun oh-ver-yoos ]

verb (used with object)

overused, overusing.
  1. to use too much or too often:

    to overuse an expression.



noun

  1. excessive use:

    to strain one's voice through overuse.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of overuse1

First recorded in 1670–80; over- + use
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"The often overused word tragic does not begin to reflect the awfulness of what happened on that day to Alex," the judge said.

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But some bacteria have now evolved resistance to some drugs, due to their overuse and inappropriate use, while the production of new antibiotics - a lengthy and costly process - has slowed right down.

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Much like its smaller counterpart in West Virginia, the Bureau of Prisons has dealt with severe problems, including staffing shortages, preventable deaths and overuse of solitary confinement in recent years.

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The river’s water has long been overused and its reservoirs have declined dramatically since 2000.

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The latter was an example of how the overuse of this overwrought oratorio made it perfect fodder for parody, and the humor of juicing something comedic with its uber-seriousness.

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