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Word entry · 7 letters

overuse

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"Wear out"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/Part of speech noun, verbSorted eeorsuvStarts with OEnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
1O2V3E4R5U6S7E

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Definitions

  1. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns

Word origin

From over- + use.

Used in a sentence

  • Another group argues that the diagnosis is being overused and that many of the diagnosed cases are iatrogenic, or unintentionally shaped or caused by the practitioner
  • There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it.

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