surfeit SUR-fit verb noun WS #39

to cause (someone) to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess; to supply or feed to satiety or excess

1. The constant stream of social media updates began to surfeit his desire for online interaction.
2. The rich dessert was so sweet that it surfeited her appetite for any more sugar that evening.
3. The abundance of choices at the buffet surfeited the diners, leaving many plates barely touched.
4. The museum's extensive collection could surfeit even the most dedicated art enthusiast in a single visit.
5. The repetitive nature of the work surfeited his enthusiasm and made him seek new challenges.

an excessive amount of something; an overabundant supply; the state of being fed or supplied to excess

1. The surfeit of entertainment options meant that many people spent hours deciding what to watch.
2. The surfeit of job applications made it difficult for the hiring manager to review each candidate thoroughly.
3. The surfeit of information available online can be overwhelming for students trying to research their topics.
4. After the holiday feast, there was a surfeit of leftover food that lasted for several days.
5. The market crash was caused partly by a surfeit of speculation and risky investment practices.