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Definition of overtreat

overtreat

/ˌoʊvɚˈtriːt/
o · ver · treat
Adjective:overtreated
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Past Simple:overtreated
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Past Participle:overtreated
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Present Participle:overtreating
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• verb

1

To administer excessive or unnecessary medical care, medication, or procedures to a patient or condition.

Example

"Physicians must be careful not to overtreat mild viral infections with unnecessary antibiotics."

2

To subject a material, substance, or surface to an excessive amount of a chemical or physical process.

Example

"If you overtreat the swimming pool with chlorine, the water will irritate the swimmers' eyes and skin."

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• Rhymes for overtreat

• Nearby Words

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