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overkill in Greek

overkill in Greek is υπέρβαση, υπερβολή — overkill means far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.

overkill in Greek

υπέρβαση
noun
Pronounced: ypervasi
υπερβολή
noun
Pronounced: ypervoli

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."
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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 Greek?

"overkill" in Greek is υπέρβαση, υπερβολή. overkill means: Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.

How do you pronounce υπέρβαση?

"overkill" in Greek is υπέρβαση, pronounced "ypervasi".

How do you use "overkill" in a sentence?

Example: "Bringing three lawyers to a parking dispute felt like overkill." In Greek, "overkill" is υπέρβαση, υπερβολή.

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

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "overkill": υπέρβαση, υπερβολή.

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