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1. overkill

noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkɪl'] the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required.

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  • overkill (English)
  • kill (English)
  • killen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • over- (English)
  • over- (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. overkill

noun. ['ˈoʊvɝˌkɪl'] any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal.

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  • overkill (English)
  • kill (English)
  • killen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • over- (English)
  • over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
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