Antonyms for overgrowth
ˈoʊ vərˌgroʊθover·growth

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1. overgrowthnoun

   Antonyms:
   undergrowth

2. overgrowthnoun

   Antonyms:
   undergrowth

3. overgrowthnoun

   Antonyms:
   undergrowth

4. overgrowthnoun

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   undergrowth

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1. • Hypertrophy
   • Profusion

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1. giantism, gigantism, overgrowthnoun

   excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

   Synonyms:
   giantism, gigantism

2. overgrowthnoun

   a profusion of growth on or over something else

   Synonyms:
   giantism, gigantism

How to use overgrowth in a sentence?

1. Mia Maguire:

   Wearing sandals while swimming, snorkeling and boogie-boarding, is essential in many San Diego and Los Angeles spots to prevent cuts and injuries, i also love to hike in various types of terrain, so finding a durable pair that can withstand slippery conditions is essential. I’ve owned the brand’s Hurricane sandals for over a year now, and I wear them non-stop during the spring and summer. When I visit Austin( my second home), I love to wear them swimming at the Barton Springs pool( a non-chlorinated natural spring water pool), which is dangerously slippery thanks to the overgrowth of algae.

2. Robin Foroutan:

   We all have bacteria, yeasts and other types of microbes living in our digestive tracts and many strains of these actually provide a benefit — that's why fermented foods and probiotics are so healthy, but excessive sugar intake can throw off the balance leading to an overgrowth of normally occurring yeast and pathogenic bacteria. This can have a negative effect on our energy, skin, immune function, mood and many other consequences.

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