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overaggressive

British  
/ ˌəʊvərəˈɡrɛsɪv /

adjective

  1. excessively quarrelsome or belligerent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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How much truth can we glean from Killian’s own oft-alluded-to criminal record, especially given the overaggressive policing to which we see him being subjected?

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2023

Yes, it was an overaggressive send from third base coach Gary DiSarcina, pushing too hard for a run with the Nationals down two.

From Washington Post May 20, 2022

Then, safety Jamal Adams got a touch overaggressive on the edge, left cornerback Tre Flowers on an island as a result, and watched Henry do what Henry does.

From Seattle Times Dec. 27, 2021

One example is Destiny Thomas’ dignity-informed community engagement, which has, among many other efforts, helped reduce pedestrian and bicyclist deaths in Los Angeles while simultaneously addressing neighbors’ concerns about overaggressive traffic enforcement.

From Slate Feb. 3, 2021

Mr. Harper praised Mr. Wilson’s quick action but warned that overaggressive volunteers could be a problem.

From Washington Times Dec. 31, 2019

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