overhunted Definition
to hunt (a species) to the point of endangerment or extinction.
Using overhunted: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overhunted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The elephant population has been overhunted for their ivory tusks.
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The sea turtle is overhunted for its meat and eggs.
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Overhunting has led to the extinction of many animal species.
overhunted Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overhunted
- overfishing
- overhunt
- overharvesting
Summary: overhunted in Brief
'Overhunted' [oh-ver-huhn-tid] means to hunt a species to the point of endangerment or extinction. This term is often used in reference to animal populations that have been hunted excessively for their meat, fur, or other valuable resources. Examples include the elephant population being overhunted for their ivory tusks and the sea turtle being overhunted for its meat and eggs.
