verb
- using or eating too much of something; consuming in excessive amounts
Usage: present participle of overconsume
Examples
- Americans are overconsuming natural resources at an alarming rate.
- The doctor warned him about overconsuming caffeine.
- Many people are overconsuming processed foods without realizing it.
- The company is overconsuming its budget on unnecessary expenses.
- She realized she was overconsuming social media and decided to take a break.
- The report highlighted how wealthy nations are overconsuming energy.
- Overconsuming water during the drought led to strict rationing measures.