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overexploit

/ˌoʊvərɛksˈploɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does overexploit mean?

verb

to use or use up something, such as a resource, more than it can sustainably produce or support, often leading to its depletion or damage.

Example

"The company was accused of overexploiting the forest, leading to widespread deforestation."

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