1noun
the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required
01 Word definition
overkill
8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants
Is OVERKILL a word?
Yes. OVERKILL is a 8-letter noun. the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-V-E-R-K-I-L-LHow do you spell OVERKILL?
OVERKILL contains 8 letters, begins with O, and ends with L.
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2noun
any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
02 Letter breakdown
How is OVERKILL spelled?
O1V2E3R4K5I6L7L8
03 Word-game status
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About OVERKILL.
How do you spell OVERKILL?
OVERKILL is spelled O-V-E-R-K-I-L-L. It contains 8 letters.