Overrely

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To rely too much (on something or someone); to be overly dependent (on) or expectant (about).

    "Practical experience suggests that there are circumstances in which managers have a tendency to overrely on tests."

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"Practical experience suggests that there are circumstances in which managers have a tendency to overrely on tests."

Etymology

From over- + rely.

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