overkill

overkill
1. noun /ˈəʊvəˌkɪl,ˈoʊvɝˌkɪl/
a) A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.

24 hours of TV coverage of the US election verged on overkill.

b) An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.

Should I give you yet more homework, or would that be overkill?

2. verb /ˈəʊvəˌkɪl,ˈoʊvɝˌkɪl/
To destroy something with more (nuclear) force than is required.

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