Sekirov Dictionary

overuse

UK /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/US /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/

noun 1
/ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ verb 1
forms 3

noun1

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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. — 2015

overuse

UK /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/US /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/

verb1

•
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 — 2003

forms

overused · overusing · overuses

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