Overexploit
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Use (a resource) excessively.
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exploit excessively
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to exploit excessively
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Overexploit refers to the act of excessively using or depleting a resource beyond its capacity to replenish, leading to its severe decline or extinction. This term is often used in the context of natural resources, wildlife, or environment, indicating unsustainable practices that can cause significant ecological imbalance.
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