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overstepped

/ˌoʊvərˈstɛpt/ verb · British & US
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What does overstepped mean?

verb

to go beyond what is allowed or acceptable; to exceed a limit or boundary.

Example

"The politician's overstepped by making a comment that was seen as insensitive."

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