verb
- to breed (animals) excessively or too frequently, often resulting in overpopulation or genetic problems
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overbreed'
Examples
- The farmer overbreeds his cattle without considering the carrying capacity of his land.
- If the sanctuary overbreeds the endangered species in captivity, genetic diversity may suffer.
- The dog breeder overbreeds her animals to maximize profit, ignoring health concerns.
- Overbreeding rabbits can lead to overpopulation and resource depletion.
- The facility overbreeds fish for the aquarium trade without proper environmental controls.