overdevelop
/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛləp/
verb
- To develop something too much or too far, often causing problems or damage.
- Some experts say we should not overdevelop the suburbs at the expense of green spaces.
- If you overdevelop a photograph, the colors become too dark and lose detail.
- The city council warned that building too many hotels would overdevelop the coastline.
- To cause a part of the body to grow too large or strong, often through excessive exercise or use.
- Playing the same sport year-round can overdevelop certain muscles and lead to injury.
- She was careful not to overdevelop her right arm by always carrying heavy bags on that side.
- Weightlifters sometimes overdevelop their chest muscles while neglecting their legs.
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