ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: over (I) + kill , noun
1. : a destructive capacity greatly exceeding that required for a given target
2. : an excess of something (as a quantity or an action) beyond what is required or suitable for a particular purpose
promotional overkill
an overkill in weaponry
3. : killing in excess of what is intended or required
• overkill ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˈ ̷ ̷ verb