1. to breed (animals) excessively or too frequently, often resulting in overpopulation or genetic problems
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overbreed'

Examples

• The farmer overbreeds his cattle without considering the carrying capacity of his land.
• If the sanctuary overbreeds the endangered species in captivity, genetic diversity may suffer.
• The dog breeder overbreeds her animals to maximize profit, ignoring health concerns.
• Overbreeding rabbits can lead to overpopulation and resource depletion.
• The facility overbreeds fish for the aquarium trade without proper environmental controls.