noun
- excessive use of force or action beyond what is necessary
- nuclear capability exceeding that required to destroy an enemy
Usage: military
verb
- to destroy with more force than necessary
Examples
- The military’s nuclear overkill capacity was a major concern during the Cold War.
- Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut is complete overkill.
- The company’s marketing campaign was overkill for such a simple product.
- He overkills every project with unnecessary details.
- The security measures seemed like overkill for a small event.
- Her response was total overkill given the minor complaint.
- The chef overkills the seasoning in most of his dishes.