What is "overuse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "overuse": exploitation to the point of diminishing returns

Noun

Pronunciation in US: enPR

Pronunciation in UK: IPA(key)

Meaning of "overuse": make use of too often or too extensively

Verb

Pronunciation in US: enPR

Pronunciation in UK: IPA(key)

Synonyms:

overrate, overplay, exaggerate, overstate, overreach, magnify, stretch, hype, overwork, overload, belabor, pressure, fatigue, puff, overburden, overindulge, amplify, run riot, wear down, overvalue, overestimate, overtire, overtax, be intemperate, bite off too much, do to death, drive oneself, go overboard, go too far, lay it on, make federal case, not know when to stop, pile on, run into the ground, strain oneself, talk big, wear oneself out, overdo, exaggerate, overstate, magnify, stretch, dramatize, accent, overwork, mug, accentuate, hyperbolize, ham it up, show off, overemphasize, maximize, overdraw, overact, overstress, blow out of proportion, get carried away, labor at, lay it on thick, point up, exhaust, weaken, load, weight, strain, enervate, sap, tire, stretch, charge, lade, cumber, weary, pressure, drain, overburden, stress, task, saddle, overwork, try, encumber, push, weigh, oppress, prey on, wear out, weigh down, overtax, make demands on, press hard on, put pressure on, weigh heavily on, rub, consume, dwindle, jade, tax, crumble, impair, weather, decrease, gall, decline, tire, decay, scrape, abrade, fade, waste, shrink, deteriorate, exhaust, erode, scuff, weary, graze, fatigue, diminish, fray, chafe, drain, overwork, grind, cut down, wear out, be worthless, become threadbare, become worn, go to seed, scrape off, use up, wash away, wear thin, depletion, erosion, depreciation, attrition, consumption, dissipation, decrement, ablation, hard wear, ravages of time, wearing away, weathering, waste, wear, wear out,

Antonyms:

play down, decrease, lessen, compress, ignore, neglect, play down, aid, assist, compress, activate, energize, invigorate, delight, exonerate, release, help, unburden, concentrate, strengthen, construct, enlarge, grow, increase, enliven, improve, activate, energize, invigorate, refresh, disrobe, freshen, delight, refuse, reject, build, develop, expand, extend, save, make happy, strengthen, take off, rebuild, cheer, please,