单词	excessiveness
释义	excessive adjective ex·​ces·​sive ik-ˈse-siv  : exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal excessively adverb excessiveness noun Synonyms baroque devilish exorbitant extravagant extreme fancy immoderate inordinate insane intolerable lavish overdue overextravagant overmuch overweening plethoric steep stiff towering unconscionable undue unmerciful See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an excessive display of wealth High fever, nausea, and excessive sweating are some of the symptoms. Recent Examples on the Web Alvarado has been named in at least nine lawsuits alleging excessive use of force during his tenure. Gordon Russell, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 Physicians treat stomach ulcers by figuring out what is causing them (like excessive use of ibuprofen) and then reducing acid in the patient's diet. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Both casting directors interviewed for this story said excessive use of props and costumes can be distracting. Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Following an internal investigation, he was fired Jan. 5 for what police determined was excessive use of force. CBS News, 26 Aug. 2022 The claims have evolved over the years from allegations about excessive plan fees to imprudence by those who manage them, said Martin Moderson, a partner at law firm Dentons. Jennifer Williams-alvarez, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 But even still, excessive use does happen; between 200 and 300 Beverly Hills customers a month are warned that their water use is over the limit. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2022 The term, in use since the 1980s, has been sharply criticized by the medical establishment as being unscientific and a justification for the excessive use of force, one that disproportionately affects people of color. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Aug. 2022 Critics argue the company’s excessive fees could potentially lock out merchants from its marketplace. Haleluya Hadero, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition excessive adjective ex·​ces·​sive ik-ˈse-siv  : being too much excessive talking Legal Definition excessive adjective ex·​ces·​sive : exceeding what is proper, necessary, or normal specifically : being out of proportion to the offense excessive bail excessiveness noun as in excess a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits the excessiveness for which decadent Rome has become famous in history Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance excess immoderation exorbitance extremism extravagance unreasonableness intemperance immoderacy insobriety irrationality nimiety prodigality intemperateness radicalism Antonyms & Near Antonyms moderation temperance moderateness temperateness
随便看	take a turn take a turn for the better take a turn for the worse take a turn for the worse/better take a walk take a wander take a weight off someone's mind take a whack at take a whiz take a wife take a wife/husband take a wrong turn take a/its toll take a/one's cue from take a/the day off take aback take about take account of take action take advantage of take after take against take aim take aim at take apart

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