Exceed and Overdo

Exceed

Exceed verb - To go beyond the limit of.
Usage example: by resorting to corporal punishment, the teacher had clearly exceeded his authority
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Synonyms for Exceed

Overdo and exceed are semantically related in overestimate topic. In some cases you can use "Overdo" instead a verb "Exceed", when it comes to topics like reach beyond.

Nearby Words: exceeding, exceeded

Overdo

Overdo verb - To describe or express in too strong terms.

Exceed and overdo are semantically related in overestimate topic. Sometimes you can use "Exceed" instead a verb "Overdo", if it concerns topics such as reach beyond.

Nearby Words: overdone, overdoing
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