Sentences with Overkill

Packing a suitcase for a weekend getaway with three outfits for each day might be considered overkill.

Installing a high-tech security system for a treehouse seemed like an overkill to the kids but pleased their parents.

The chef's decision to add 15 different spices to the recipe felt like an overkill, altering the dish's original flavor.

Using a sledgehammer to drive in a small nail could be considered overkill for such a simple task.

The seven layers of frosting on the cake were a delicious overkill that left everyone with a sugar high.

Employing a team of lawyers for a minor parking ticket case appeared to be overkill and raised eyebrows in the courtroom.