Overexploit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overexploit is a verb meaning To exploit excessively.
Meaning
To exploit excessively.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: overuse, overutilize
The president lamented that his nation's fisheries are woefully overexploited, not least because of foreign fishing fleets with no regard for sustainability.
Word Forms
- overexploits
- overexploiting
- overexploited
- over-exploit
Synonyms for overexploit
Depending on context, synonyms include overuse, overutilize.
Antonyms for overexploit
Common opposites include underexploit, underuse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depleted, excessive, overfished, overutilize, superexploit, overabuse.
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