overdevelops
/ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛləps/
verb
- 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.
- 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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