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alcoholism a pathological condition resulting from habitual overuse of alcoholic beverages, characterized by dependence on alcohol, difficulty in functioning properly, and severe withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use is stopped.
cliché anything that has become trite through overuse. [1/3 definitions]
dilapidated fallen into disrepair or decay, esp. from neglect or overuse.
hackneyed made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase.
stale boring or lacking spark, especially because of overuse or lack of originality. [1/5 definitions]