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Term: overpopulate

Definition

verb (used with object), o·ver·pop·u·lat·ed, o·ver·pop·u·lat·ing.

to fill with an excessively large number of people or animals, causing overcrowding:

The city's rapid growth has overpopulated its schools and public transportation system.

Sample Sentences

1. The continuous deforestation in the area has led to overpopulating the wildlife, forcing them to seek food and shelter elsewhere.

2. Some environmentalists believe that it is crucial to control human population growth in order to prevent overpopulation.

3. The introduction of rabbits to the island has resulted in overpopulating the native species and disrupting the delicate balance of the ecosystem.

4. The government is implementing measures to address the issue of overpopulating prisons due to the increasing crime rate.

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