Overrestore

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To impair (an old artwork, building, etc.) by restoring it too enthusiastically. transitive

    "“We didn’t want to overrestore it,” Mr. Allen said."

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"“We didn’t want to overrestore it,” Mr. Allen said."

Etymology

From over- + restore.

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