overkill
/ˈoʊ.vɚˌkɪl/ noun C1- A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
- Destruction beyond what is necessary to kill, especially in murder.
- An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal. · 24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill.· Should I give you yet more homework, or would that be overkill?
- An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.
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