overkill in Finnish
overkill in Finnish is liika, liioittelu — overkill means far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
overkill in Finnish
liika
liioittelu
What does "overkill" mean?
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noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
"Bringing three lawyers to a parking dispute felt like overkill."
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noun The capacity to destroy far more than is needed, especially with weapons.
"Cold War arsenals reached levels of overkill that could destroy the planet many times over."
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overkill in a sentence
- Bringing three lawyers to a parking dispute felt like overkill.
- Using a sledgehammer to crack that nut was total overkill.
- Cold War arsenals reached levels of overkill that could destroy the planet many times over.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "overkill" in Finnish?
"overkill" in Finnish is liika, liioittelu. overkill means: Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
How do you use "overkill" in a sentence?
Example: "Bringing three lawyers to a parking dispute felt like overkill." In Finnish, "overkill" is liika, liioittelu.
Are there other ways to say "overkill" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "overkill": liika, liioittelu.
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