overkilling (0 synonym found)

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Definition of overkilling:

(n) : (by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
(v) : To do something excessive to achieve a goal.
(n) : (literally, military) A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
(n) : (literally) Destruction beyond what is necessary to kill, especially in murder.
(v) : (transitive) To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
(n) : (manufacturing) An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.

Definition of overkilling:

(n) : (by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
(v) : To do something excessive to achieve a goal.
(n) : (literally, military) A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
(n) : (literally) Destruction beyond what is necessary to kill, especially in murder.
(v) : (transitive) To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
(n) : (manufacturing) An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.

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