overkill (79 synonym found)

Overkill has 79 synonyms. The top synonyms for overkill are rush, blitz, onset, sally, run at, sortie, strike, extreme and 71 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for overkill?

A common synonym for overkill is rush. Other synonyms include blitz, onset, sally, run at.

How many synonyms does overkill have?

Overkill has 79 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does overkill mean?

(n): a destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons; an unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal Example: "24 hours of TV covera

Definition of overkill:

(n) : a destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons; an unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal
"24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill."
(v) : to destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required
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Definition of overkill:

(n) : a destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons; an unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal
"24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill."
(v) : to destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required
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