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- DictionaryO·ver·kill/ˈōvərˌkil/
noun
- 1. excessive use, treatment, or action; too much of something: "animators now face a dilemma of technology overkill"
- 2. the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary: "the existing nuclear overkill"
1. : a destructive capacity greatly exceeding that required for a given target. 2. : an excess of something (such as a quantity or an action) beyond what is required or suitable for a particular purpose. publicity overkill. an overkill in weaponry. 3. : killing in excess of what is intended or required. Synonyms. Noun. bellyful. excess. fat.
OVERKILL definition: 1. much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness: 2. much more of…. Learn more.
Overkill is an American thrash metal band, formed in 1980 in New Jersey. They have gone through many lineup changes, leaving bassist D.D. Verni and lead vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth as the only constant members. The band's current lineup includes Verni, Ellsworth, Dave Linsk on lead guitar, Derek Tailer on rhythm guitar and Jason Bittner on ...
- 1980–present
- Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Meaning of overkill in English. overkill. noun [ U ] disapproving us / ˈoʊ.vɚ.kɪl / uk / ˈəʊ.və.kɪl / Add to word list. much more of something than is needed, resulting in less effectiveness: Should I add an explanation, or would that be overkill? SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Too much and unnecessary. ado.
Synonyms for OVERKILL: surplus, excess, overflow, abundance, sufficiency, surplusage, overabundance, redundancy; Antonyms of OVERKILL: deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, lack, scarcity, want, undersupply, dearth.
Overkill definition: the capacity of a nation to destroy, by nuclear weapons, more of an enemy than would be necessary for a military victory.. See examples of OVERKILL used in a sentence.
overkill. too much of something that reduces the effect it has. There is a danger of overkill if you plan everything too carefully. Definition of overkill noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
