overuse

3 definitions • 5 examples

to use something too often or too much:

I tend to overuse certain favourite expressions.

An over-used tendon can become swollen and painful.

the fact that something is used too often or too much:

The overuse of X-rays may be causing 250 deaths each year.

Dry hair can be caused by the over-use of hairdryers and straighteners.

to use something too often or too much:

We all tend to overuse certain expressions.