overregulate
/ˌoʊvərˈrɛɡjəleɪt/
verb
- To control or restrict something with too many rules or laws, often making it harder to function.
- If we overregulate schools, teachers will have less freedom to teach.
- The government should not overregulate small businesses.
- Critics say the agency tends to overregulate the banking industry.
Synonyms
Antonyms