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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overkill

/ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does overkill mean?

noun

An amount or degree of something that is excessive or more than what is needed; an act or instance of using more force or violence than necessary.

Example

"The new security measures were seen as overkill, as the neighborhood was already very safe."

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