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overkill in German

overkill in German is Overkill, Übermaß — overkill means far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.

overkill in German

Overkill
noun
Übermaß
noun

What does "overkill" mean?

  1. noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
    "Bringing three lawyers to a parking dispute felt like overkill."
  2. 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."

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.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "overkill" in German?

"overkill" in German is Overkill, Übermaß. 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 German, "overkill" is Overkill, Übermaß.

Are there other ways to say "overkill" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "overkill": Overkill, Übermaß.

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