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Overextend
verb
Word Frequency:
0.0
Definitions
1.
verb
To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
2.
verb
To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.
3.
verb
To push a pawn too far, so that it becomes vulnerable to the opponent's attacks.
Synonyms
overstrain
overexpand
overstretch
overreach
overdo
outgo
exceed
overstep
go overboard
overlengthen
overextrapolate
go too far
Rhymes With
contend
comprehend
apprehend
transcend
commend
condescend
attend
portend
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