verb (as a past tense or past participle of overexploit) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The fishery was overexploited, leading to a significant decrease in the fish population.

Definition:Already exploited excessively or inadequately; depleted beyond sustainable limits, used up more than can be replenished.

From overexploited

Example:The factory overexploits resources by wasting a lot of water and energy in its production process.

Definition:Uses resources excessively; depletes resources before or while they are still useful, using natural resources up more than can be replenished.

From overexploits resources

Example:The overexploited forest is now almost empty of trees, with only a few remaining.

Definition:A forest that has been exploited excessively, leading to a loss of its trees and biodiversity, used up natural resources without proper regard for sustainability.

From overexploited forest