1. (verb) make use of too often or too extensively

• overuse

1. (noun) the state of high or excessive activity or productivity or concentration

• action
• activeness
• activity

2. (noun) a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power

• high
• high gear

3. (verb) drive or work too hard

• exploit
• overwork

4. (verb) make use of too often or too extensively

• apply
• employ
• use
• utilise
• utilize

1. (verb) make use of too often or too extensively

• overexploitation
• overuse
• overutilisation
• overutilization