overcull

/ˈoʊvəˌkʌl/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of removing or reducing a population of animals, typically deer or other large ungulates, by hunting or culling them in excess of the recommended or sustainable number.

“The overculling of the deer population in the park has led to a shortage of food sources for other animals.”

Synonyms

  • culling
  • thinning

Antonyms

  • overpopulation
  • proliferation