Overkill

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters

Definition of Overkill

noun

A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
(by extension) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
"24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill."
An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.

verb

To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.
To dispose of too many items because of too high criteria of inspection.
To do something excessive to achieve a goal.

Anagrams of Overkill

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "overkill":

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

underkill

Rhyming Words

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