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overexploit

 

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Verb overexploit has 1 sense
  1. overexploit - exploit excessively; "We should not overexploit our natural resources"
    --1 is one way to
    exploit, tap
    Derived form: noun overexploitation1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Overexploit

Verb

Definition: To excessively utilize or exhaust natural resources or a particular resource beyond sustainable limits, leading to depletion or harm.

Example sentences:

  • The fishing industry in that region has been overexploiting the oceans, resulting in the decline of certain fish species.
  • It is important for companies to avoid overexploiting the land and its resources in order to maintain a healthy and sustainable ecosystem.
  • Some governments have regulations in place to prevent individuals from overexploiting the forests for their personal gains.

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