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overuse

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjus/

Translations

overusenoun
overuses
pl
The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
La surutilisation des antibiotiques peut entraîner des bactéries résistantes aux médicaments.
Additional translations
lésion de surutilisationMédecine.
Synonyms
misuse
overconsumption
overindulgence
overexploitation
excessive use
overuseverb
overused
Past Simple
overused
Past Participle
overusing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjus/
If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.
Si vous surutilisez les antibiotiques, ils peuvent devenir moins efficaces.
Synonyms
excessively use
misuse
abuse
overexert
overindulge
overuseadjective
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈjus/
Used attributively before nouns, especially in medical contexts (e.g., "overuse injury").
de surutilisationMédecine.
The runner missed the marathon due to an overuse injury.
Le coureur a manqué le marathon à cause d'une blessure de surutilisation.

Definitions

overusenoun
The excessive use of something, often leading to damage or depletion.
The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
An injury or condition resulting from excessive or repetitive use of a body part.
Tennis players are prone to overuse of the elbow, often leading to an overuse injury.
overuseverb
To use something too much or too often.
If you overuse antibiotics, they may become less effective.
overuseadjective
Relating to, caused by, or resulting from excessive use.
The runner missed the marathon due to an overuse injury.
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