About The Word Overkill

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Overkill

Overkill Meaning & Definition
Overkill Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Overkill?

[n] any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
[n] the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required

Synonyms | Synonyms for Overkill:

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See Also | capability | capableness | effort | elbow grease | exertion | sweat | travail

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