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Rareoverkill
The correct spelling is overkill.
How to pronounce overkill
noun
Say it like: Ove-rki-ll
The correct spelling is overkill. A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons. For example: "24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill."
Usage Examples
“24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
- 2.(by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
- 3.An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.
verb
- 1.To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
- 2.To dispose of too many items because of too high criteria of inspection.
- 3.To do something excessive to achieve a goal.
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