Overkill and Tons

Overkill

Overkill noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.

Tons and overkill are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tons" instead a noun "Overkill".

Nearby Word: overkilling

Tons

Tons noun - A large number or amount.

Overkill and tons are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overkill" instead a noun "Tons".

Both words in one sentence

  • Deader Than Dead Sometimes it involves tons and tons of Maximum Overkill that reduces the villain to a fine paste.
  • Video Game / World of Tanks There Is No Kill Like Overkill: HE rounds will deal tons of extra damage if they penetrate the armor, critically hitting multiple modules and wounding the crew.
  • Film / Alien³ There Is No Kill Like Overkill: The inmates plot to kill the alien by pouring several tons of molten lead on it.
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