Como Pronunciar "overkill"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌkɪɫ
OH-ver-kil
ˌəʊvəkˈɪl
oh-vuh-KIL
Definição
Doing something to a much greater extent than necessary; using more effort, resources, or force than what the situation requires.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈoʊvɝˌkɪɫ
Inglês Britânico
ˌəʊvəkˈɪl
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
OH-ver-kil
UK
oh-vuh-KIL
Ouça em Contexto
Using ten people for this small task is overkill.
Locking all the doors and windows is good, but adding an alarm system might be overkill.
Buying three cakes for five people is overkill.
Putting so much salt in your food is really overkill.