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overkill \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun Etymology: over (I) + kill, noun 1. : a destructive capacity greatly exceeding that required for a given target 2. : an excess of something (as a quantity or an action) beyond what is required or suitable for a particular purpose < promotional overkill > < an overkill in weaponry > 3. : killing in excess of what is intended or required • overkill \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˈ ̷ ̷ \ verb |