overuse

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

overuse
    n 1: exploitation to the point of diminishing returns [syn:
         {overexploitation}, {overuse}, {overutilization},
         {overutilisation}]
    v 1: make use of too often or too extensively [syn: {overuse},
         {overdrive}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

overuse \overuse\ ([=o]"v[~e]r*[=u]s"), n.
   Excessive use.
   [PJC]

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