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overexploit

1 of 1verb
/ˌoʊvərɪkˈsplɔɪt/
Forms:overexploits,overexploiting,overexploited,overexploited
1

the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)

2

to use something in an excessive manner that can result in depletion or damage of the resource being used