overdevelops

/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛləps/
verb
  1. Builds too many structures on (land), often harming the environment.
    • If the city overdevelops the park, there will be no green space left.
    • The company overdevelops farmland without thinking about the future.
    • The government tries to stop anyone who overdevelops protected areas.
  2. Develops something too much or too far, causing negative effects.
    • A coach who overdevelops young athletes can cause long-term health problems.
    • The writer overdevelops the plot with too many twists, confusing the reader.
    • The photographer overdevelops the film, making the pictures too dark.
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