overhunt

/ˌoʊvərˈhʌnt/

Definitions

1. verb

to hunt or kill too many animals, often excessively or wastefully.

“The overhunt of the forest has left it with a dwindling wildlife population.”

2. noun

an excessive or wasteful act of hunting or killing animals.

“The overhunt of the protected area has led to severe penalties for the offenders.”

Synonyms

  • overkill
  • wastefulness

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • sustainability