overgrazed Synonyms
overgrazed Meaning
overgrazed
to allow animals to graze (as a pasture) to the point of damaging the vegetation, to allow animals to graze (an area, such as a pasture) to the point of damaging vegetational cover
overgrazed Sentence Examples
- The pasture had become overgrazed, leaving it barren and devoid of vegetation.
- Overgrazing by livestock had severely depleted the grasslands, threatening the ecosystem's biodiversity.
- The once-fertile fields were overgrazed, leaving behind only clumps of trampled grass and scattered rocks.
- Overgrazing had eroded the soil, creating gullies and reducing the land's productivity.
- The overgrazed meadows were a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked grazing.
- Farmers worried about the long-term effects of overgrazing on their livestock's health and the sustainability of their ranches.
- Overgrazing turned lush pastures into dusty wastelands, devoid of life and hope.
- The overgrazed hillsides were prone to erosion, exacerbating the problem and threatening the local water supply.
- Scientists warned that overgrazing could lead to irreversible damage to the ecosystem.
- The community banded together to address the issue of overgrazing, recognizing its devastating consequences for the land and its inhabitants.
FAQs About the word overgrazed
to allow animals to graze (as a pasture) to the point of damaging the vegetation, to allow animals to graze (an area, such as a pasture) to the point of damagin
grazed, pastured, browsed, rustled, fed,foraged, ranged, stocked, ate,nibbled
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The pasture had become overgrazed, leaving it barren and devoid of vegetation.
Overgrazing by livestock had severely depleted the grasslands, threatening the ecosystem's biodiversity.
The once-fertile fields were overgrazed, leaving behind only clumps of trampled grass and scattered rocks.
Overgrazing had eroded the soil, creating gullies and reducing the land's productivity.
