overfeed
verb
over·feed
ˌō-vər-ˈfēd 
overfed
ˌō-vər-ˈfed
; overfeeding
; overfeeding
: to feed to excess
: to eat to excess
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The goal is steady feeding without overfeeding, which can damage the tree.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2025
Schedule feeding can lead to overfeeding or underfeeding which can cause uncomfortable sensations for the baby such as painful gas (and the crying associated with it), difficulty sleeping, and never feeling truly full.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025
The court heard during the case in 2023 that Letby attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them, and poisoning them with insulin.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
During her trial, which began in October 2022, several colleagues testified to witnessing unusual behavior from the former nurse, while Letby was also accused of overfeeding some of the infants with milk and air.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2025
Schedule feeding can lead to overfeeding or underfeeding which can cause uncomfortable sensations for the baby such as painful gas (and the crying associated with it), difficulty sleeping, and never feeling truly full.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 7 July 2025
The court heard during the case in 2023 that Letby attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them, and poisoning them with insulin.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
During her trial, which began in October 2022, several colleagues testified to witnessing unusual behavior from the former nurse, while Letby was also accused of overfeeding some of the infants with milk and air.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 1 July 2025
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“Overfeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overfeed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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overfeed
verb
over·feed
ˌō-vər-ˈfēd
overfed
-ˈfed
; overfeeding
; overfeeding
: to feed to excess
: to eat to excess
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