overuse

• Substantiv, das die übermäßige Nutzung oder Beanspruchung von etwas bezeichnet, oft mit negativen Folgen wie nachlassendem Ertrag oder Schäden.

A noun referring to the act of using something excessively, often leading to diminished returns or negative consequences.

unzählbar

1. Excessive useB2formal

   The act of using something too much, often leading to depletion or reduced effectiveness.

   Übernutzung

   • The overuse of antibiotics has led to drug-resistant bacteria.
   • Overuse of natural resources can cause environmental damage.
   • Doctors warn against the overuse of painkillers.

   Synonymeabusemisuseoverexploitationoverutilization

   Antonymeconservationpreservation

• Verb, das die übermäßige oder exzessive Nutzung von etwas bezeichnet, oft mit negativen Folgen.

A verb used to indicate the act of using something too much or excessively, often leading to negative consequences.

1. Excessive useB2formal

   To use something too frequently or to an excessive degree, often leading to negative consequences.

   Übermäßig gebrauchen

   • Doctors warn not to overuse antibiotics to prevent resistance.
   • He tends to overuse the same phrases in his writing.
   • If you overuse your smartphone, you may develop eye strain.

   Synonymeabuseexploitmisusestraintax