Antonyms for overkill

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : oh-ver-kil

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vərˌkɪl

Definition of overkill

Origin : 1958, from over- + kill (v.). Originally in reference to nuclear arsenals; the general sense is from 1965. The verb is attested from 1946.

As in unreasonable : adj extravagant; beyond normal limits
As in overabundant : adj excessive
As in overmuch : adj excessive
As in unreasoned : adj unreasonable
As in exaggerated : adj overstated, embellished
As in excessive : adj too much; overdone
As in extreme : adj beyond reason and convention
As in overabundance : noun excess
As in overflow : noun flood, inundation
As in plethora : noun excess
As in surfeit : noun excess
As in surplus : noun extra material
As in overage : noun surplus
As in overmuch : noun surplus
As in overstock : noun surplus
As in oversupply : noun surplus
As in superfluousness : noun excess
As in surplusage : noun surplus
As in excess : noun overabundance of something

Synonyms for overkill

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