Sentences with Overkill

The military response to a minor border dispute was considered by many as an overkill.

Wearing a ball gown to a casual lunch gathering might be seen as overkill.

The thoroughness of the detective's investigation was seen by some as overkill, given the minor nature of the crime.

The company's decision to conduct a full-day training session on basic computer skills was considered an overkill by tech-savvy employees.

The superhero's use of a nuclear bomb to defeat a petty thief was an example of overkill.