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overkill
[ oh-ver-kil ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˌkɪl /
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noun
the capacity of a nation to destroy, by nuclear weapons, more of an enemy than would be necessary for a military victory.
an instance of such destruction.
an excess of what is required or suitable, as because of zeal or misjudgment.
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overkill
/ (ˈəʊvəˌkɪl) /
noun
the capability to deploy more weapons, esp nuclear weapons, than is necessary to ensure military advantage
any capacity or treatment that is greater than that required or appropriate
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