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Definitions for Overkill

[1] the capacity of a nation to destroy, by nuclear weapons, more of an enemy than would be necessary for a military victory.
[2] an instance of such destruction.
[3] an excess of what is required or suitable, as because of zeal or misjudgment.
[4] the capability to deploy more weapons, esp nuclear weapons, than is necessary to ensure military advantage
[5] any capacity or treatment that is greater than that required or appropriate

Words related to Overkill

unwarranted, undue, excessive, illegitimate, unjust, inordinate, unlawful, unfair, extreme, improper, exorbitant, arbitrary, wrongful, unjustifiable, unconscionable, senseless, farfetched, abstract, overblown, preposterous

Words nearby Overkill

overindulge, overissue, overjet, overjoy, overjoyed, overkill, overlade, overlaid, overlain, overland, overland mail

Origin of Overkill

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; over- + kill1

Synonyms for Overkill

arbitrary, excessive, exorbitant, extreme, illegitimate, improper, inordinate, senseless, unconscionable, undue, unfair, unjust, unjustifiable, unlawful, unwarranted, wrongful, absonant, costing an arm and a leg, dear, extortionate, far-out, immoderate, intemperate, out of bounds, overmuch, peremptory, posh, pricey, steep, stiff, too great, too much, too-too, uncalled-for, unrightful, unwarrantable, up to here, way out