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wear out
Of apparel, displayed in public.
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  1. Of apparel, displayed in public.
  2. To exhaust; to cause or contribute to another's exhaustion, fatigue, or weariness, as by continued strain or exertion.
  3. (Intransitive) To deteriorate or become unusable or ineffective due to continued use, exposure, or strain.
misuse
To use incorrectly or improperly; misapply
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  1. To use incorrectly or improperly; misapply
  2. To treat badly or harshly; abuse
  3. To mistreat or abuse.
Find another word for overuse. In this page you can discover 6 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for overuse, like: use too much, use too frequently, wear out, misuse, abuse and use.

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  • It is in most instances traceable to exposure to cold or damp, to overuse of the limbs in walking, &c. Any source of pressure upon the nerve within the pelvis, such as may be produced by a tumour or even by constipation of the bowels, may excite an attack of sciatica.

  • Other methods of purging include excessive fasting or stringent dieting as a form of self-punishment, excessive exercise, negative self-talk, or overuse of laxatives and enemas.

  • Because alcohol overuse and abuse has been so much a part of Western experience, there is clearly a tremendous need-among children and adults-for better education about both alcohol consumption and alcoholism.

  • Dehydration can result from illness; a hot, dry climate; prolonged exposure to sun or high temperatures; not drinking enough water; and overuse of diuretics or other medications that increase urination.

  • Strains result from overuse of muscles, improper use of the muscles, or as the result of injury in another part of the body when the body compensates for pain by altering the way it moves.

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