1. to trim excessively or more than necessary
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overtrim'

Examples

• She overtrims the hedge every spring, leaving it too sparse.
• The barber overtrims the sides and has to wait for regrowth.
• He overtrims the budget by cutting essential services.
• The gardener overtrims the rose bushes, damaging new growth.
• If you overtrim the wick, the candle won't burn properly.