OVERKILL
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Overkill.
Overkill - as a noun
The capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required
Any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
Overkill - as a verb
To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
To dispose of too many items because of too high criteria of inspection.
To do something excessive to achieve a goal.
Example Sentences
"Using a flamethrower to kill a spider is a perfect example of overkill."
"The amount of security at the event was pure overkill."
"She used thirty emojis in her text message - talk about overkill!"
"Decorating a small cake with a hundred candles seems like overkill."
"The boss's reaction to a minor mistake was complete overkill."
Word Game Points
Is OVERKILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overkill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERKILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is OVERKILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overkill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERKILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OVERKILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overkill is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERKILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
