overdrench

/ˌoʊvəˈdrɛntʃ/ or /ˌoʊvərˈdrɛntʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to give or supply too much of something, especially water or moisture

“The farmer feared that heavy rainfall would overdrench the young plants, causing them to rot.”

2. noun

the act of giving or supplying too much of something, especially water or moisture

“The gardener took steps to prevent overdrench from damaging the plants.”

Synonyms

  • overwater
  • soak

Antonyms

  • dry
  • underwater