Synonyms for overstep

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-ver-step

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈstɛp

Définition of overstep

Origin : Old English ofersteppan "to step over or beyond, cross, exceed;" see over- + step (v.). From the beginning used in figurative senses. Related: Overstepped; overstepping.

verb exceed
verb infringe

Example sentences :

His praise was as close to fulsome flattery as it could be and not overstep the mark.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

If we overstep the limit this country will get too hot for us.
Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine

And so, if I overstep the usual limits, who will comment on that?
Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet

In this he must use judgment and not overstep their intelligence too far.
Extract from : « Great Pianists on Piano Playing » by James Francis Cooke

In all this they are perfectly right, if they do not overstep the limits of the sphere of nature.
Extract from : « The Critique of Pure Reason » by Immanuel Kant

Guy Patin was content with his sphere; he had no desire to overstep it.
Extract from : « The Catholic World. Volume II; Numbers 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. » by E. Rameur

Individual initiative must not overstep the boundary line of this grace.
Extract from : « The Syrian Christ » by Abraham Mitrie Rihbany

Willie is always so very particular not to overstep your permission in any way.
Extract from : « The Talk of the Town, Volume 1 (of 2) » by James Payn

Never, in its most intimate passages, does it overstep the borders of delicacy.
Extract from : « Mothwise » by Knut Hamsun

Could he be sure of himself––to do this discreetly, or would he overstep the mark?
Extract from : « The Eye of Dread » by Payne Erskine

Antonyms for overstep

obey

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