Overuse
(verb)
- To use something too much or too often.
- To use something beyond its capacity or limits.
Origin:
Derived from the phrase "over use" which means "use excessively".
Examples:
- The computer was overused and needed to be replaced.
- The phrase was overused and lost its impact.
- The athlete overused his body and got injured.
- The medication was overused and lost its effectiveness.
- The phone was overused and ran out of battery quickly.