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Antonyms for overkill


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : oh-ver-kil
Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vərˌkɪl



Definition of overkill

Origin :
  • 1958, from over- + kill (v.). Originally in reference to nuclear arsenals; the general sense is from 1965. The verb is attested from 1946.
  • As in unreasonable : adj extravagant; beyond normal limits
  • As in overabundant : adj excessive
  • As in overmuch : adj excessive
  • As in unreasoned : adj unreasonable
  • As in exaggerated : adj overstated, embellished
  • As in excessive : adj too much; overdone
  • As in extreme : adj beyond reason and convention
  • As in overabundance : noun excess
  • As in overflow : noun flood, inundation
  • As in plethora : noun excess
  • As in surfeit : noun excess
  • As in surplus : noun extra material
  • As in overage : noun surplus
  • As in overmuch : noun surplus
  • As in overstock : noun surplus
  • As in oversupply : noun surplus
  • As in superfluousness : noun excess
  • As in surplusage : noun surplus
  • As in excess : noun overabundance of something

Synonyms for overkill

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