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 Definitions of overkill  [ˈoʊ vərˌkɪl]  

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Definition of 'overkill' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) overkill
the capacity to destroy by nuclear weapons more of an enemy than would be necessary for a victory.

2.  overkill
an instance of such destruction.

3.  overkill
an excess of what is suitable.


Definition of 'overkill' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) overkill
the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required

2. (noun) overkill
any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal



'overkill' - Nearby Entries  

overindulgence  overjealous  overjoyed  overkill  overladen  overland  overlap  



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