overfeed
/ˌoʊvərˈfiːd/
verb
- To give too much food to someone or something, often causing harm or discomfort.
- Parents sometimes overfeed their babies because they worry they aren't eating enough.
- It's easy to overfeed a puppy if you give in to its begging.
- The farmer warned us not to overfeed the chickens, as it can make them sick.