Overbathe

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To bathe excessively.

    "You have a combination of exceptionally dry, cold air — which indoor heating makes even drier — overbathing and use of harsh soaps,” which can strip the skin of its moisture, he said."

Example

More examples

"You have a combination of exceptionally dry, cold air — which indoor heating makes even drier — overbathing and use of harsh soaps,” which can strip the skin of its moisture, he said."

Etymology

From over- + bathe.

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