Overkill (Noun)
Meaning 1
The capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The military strategist argued that using a dozen nuclear warheads to destroy a single enemy bunker was unnecessary overkill.
- The nation's arsenal was criticized for being an overkill, with far more nuclear missiles than needed to deter any potential threat.
- In a scenario where a single conventional bomb would suffice, deploying a drone armed with multiple missiles would be considered overkill.
- The defense budget was accused of prioritizing overkill, allocating billions to develop redundant and excessive military capabilities.
- The diplomat warned that the proposed nuclear buildup would be perceived as overkill by the international community, escalating tensions unnecessarily.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.