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Definition of overharvest

overharvest

/ˌoʊvɚˈhɑːrvɪst/
o · ver · har · vest
Plural:overharvests
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Adjective:overharvested
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Past Simple:overharvested
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Past Participle:overharvested
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Present Participle:overharvesting
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overharvest Lexical Profile

overharvest Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To harvest a renewable natural resource, such as fish, wildlife, timber, or medicinal plants, to an excessive degree that threatens its long-term sustainability or leads to population decline.

Example

"If commercial fleets continue to overharvest the coastal waters, the local crab fishery could collapse within a decade."

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• noun

1

An instance or the practice of harvesting a renewable resource, such as timber, fish, or wild plants, in an excessive and unsustainable amount.

Example

"The wildlife agency imposed strict seasonal quotas to prevent an overharvest of the native salmon population."

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• Nearby Words

overhand
overhanded
overhang
overharvest
overhated
overhaul
overhead

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overharvest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overharvest
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