overuse

• Sustantivo que designa el uso excesivo de algo, a menudo con consecuencias negativas o una pérdida de eficacia por sobrecarga.

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

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1. Excessive useB2formal

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

   Uso excesivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabusemisuseoverexploitationoverutilization

   Antónimosconservationpreservation

• Verbo que denota la acción de usar algo en exceso o de manera excesiva, a menudo con efectos negativos o daños.

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.

   uso excesivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabuseexploitmisusestraintax