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Overuse
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sobreuso, exceso de uso
the excessive use of something, often leading to wear, harm, or diminished effectiveness
Example
The overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria.
His speech was criticized for the overuse of clichés.
to overuse
01
sobreescribir, explotar
to use something excessively or beyond reasonable limits
Transitive: to overuse sth
Example
Overusing antibiotics can contribute to antibiotic resistance, making them less effective in treating infections.
El sobreuso de antibióticos puede contribuir a la resistencia a los antibióticos, haciéndolos menos efectivos para tratar infecciones.
He tended to overuse exclamation points in his emails, diminishing their impact and making his communication seem less serious.
Tendía a sobreexplotar los signos de exclamación en sus correos electrónicos, disminuyendo su impacto y haciendo que su comunicación pareciera menos seria.
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