Hyperregulate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪpəˈɹɛɡjuːleɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hyperregulate is a verb meaning Regulate to an excessive degree; stifle with a plethora of rules.
Meaning
Regulate to an excessive degree; stifle with a plethora of rules.
More Meanings
- (biology) To regulate (salt content etc) to a greater than normal degree
Example Sentences
Teens with insecure-dismissing states of mind, as well as those who hyperregulate/deactivate their attachment system and defensively exclude […]
If the FCC truly believes there are going to be plenty of broadband options soon, a “no-opoly,” why is the FCC planning to hyperregulate the local telcos' DSL spectrum and DSL offerings?
Word Forms
- hyperregulates
- hyperregulating
- hyperregulated
- hyper-regulate
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overregulate, overrestrict, overgovern, overregularize, overstifle, overcontrol.
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