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Vocabulary Entry
overkill
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
Excessive use of force or resources to achieve a goal, resulting in waste or unnecessary effort.
Example Sentences
"The campaign's overkill in advertising led to a backlash from consumers."
"Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut is an example of overkill."
"The team faced criticism for the overkill approach to the project, which exceeded the client's needs."
V
verb
To use excessive force or resources in achieving something.
Example Sentences
"They overkilled the security for the event, causing inconvenience to the attendees."
"Sometimes, it's better to do a simple job rather than overkilling the solution."
"He tends to overkill when preparing his presentations, adding too much information."
A
adjective
Describing something that is excessive or more than what is necessary.
Example Sentences
"The overkill response from the authorities surprised everyone."
"Her overkill preparations for the party made it feel overwhelming."
"He thinks that the overkill details in the report detracted from the main message."