What does "overregulate" mean?

To regulate to a greater degree than appropriate.

What is a synonym for "overregulate"?

Common synonyms include: overburdening.

verb

verb ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To regulate to a greater degree than appropriate.
"“It’s not a question of overregulating or underregulating."

"“It’s not a question of overregulating or underregulating."

From over- + regulate.