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Overkill   /ˈoʊvərkˌɪl/   Listen
Overkill

noun
1.
The capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required.
2.
Any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal.





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Words linked to "Overkill" :   capableness, elbow grease, capability, sweat, travail, exertion, effort


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