Definitions

1. verb

to breed an animal or plants in excess, often to the point of strain on the environment or the animal’s own health.

“The overbreeding of rabbits in the backyard has become a concern for the local wildlife.”

2. noun

the act of breeding an animal or plants in excess, often to the point of strain on the environment or the animal’s own health.

“The overbreeding of the species has led to a significant decline in its population.”