Overreach and Overstep

Overreach

Overreach verb - To go beyond the limit of.
Usage example: the mountain climbers overreached their abilities and paid for it dearly
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Synonyms for Overreach

Overstep and overreach are semantically related in excess topic. In some cases you can use "Overstep" instead a verb "Overreach".

Nearby Words: overreaching, overreached

Overstep

Overstep verb - To go beyond the limit of.
Usage example: the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school
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Synonyms for Overstep

Overreach and overstep are semantically related in excess topic. You can use "Overreach" instead a verb "Overstep".

Nearby Word: overstepping
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