1. imposing too many rules or restrictions on something or someone
Usage: present participle of 'overregulate'

1. characterized by excessive regulation or too many rules

Examples

• The government is overregulating small businesses, making it difficult for them to operate.
• Critics argue that overregulating the tech industry stifles innovation.
• An overregulating approach to education can limit student creativity.
• The agency was accused of overregulating the financial sector.
• Overregulating the market may drive companies to relocate overseas.
• Parents worry about overregulating their teenagers' social media use.