Overexploitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overexploitation is a noun meaning Excessive and damaging exploitation.
Meaning
Excessive and damaging exploitation.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: overuse, overutilization
The overexploitation of forests left the island nearly denuded of trees.
Word Forms
- overexploitations
- over-exploitation
Synonyms for overexploitation
Depending on context, synonyms include overuse, overutilization, overutilisation.
Antonyms for overexploitation
Common opposites include underexploitation, underuse, underutilization.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overutilisation, overutilization, overuse, excessive, overgrazing, exploitation.
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