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    overkill
    /ˈəʊvəkɪl/

    noun

    • 1. excessive use, treatment, or action: "animators now face a dilemma of technology overkill"
    • 2. the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary: "the existing nuclear overkill"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOVERKILL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Overkill means much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

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    • Overkill in Russian

      OVERKILL translate: перегиб . Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Portuguese Translation

      overkill translate: exagero. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Traditional

      OVERKILL translate: 多此一舉，適得其反. Learn more in the Cambridge...

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › overkillOverkill Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of overkill as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Overkill can mean to destroy something with excessive force, or to have too much of something for a purpose.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOVERKILL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of overkill, a noun that describes much more of something than is needed or suitable. See how to use it in sentences and find translations in different languages.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoverkill noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of overkill noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › overkillOVERKILL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Overkill is the capacity to destroy more than necessary, or an excess of what is required or suitable. Learn the origin, usage and examples of this Americanism dating back to 1945–50.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › overkillOverkill - definition of overkill by The Free Dictionary

    Overkill is the excessive or unnecessary use of force, weapons, or resources. It can be applied to military, hunting, or other situations. See different sources and translations of the term.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOVERKILL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    You can say that something is overkill when you think that there is more of it than is necessary or appropriate. Every time I switch on the TV, there's football. It's overkill.