Overrun
Overrun verb - To go beyond the limit of.
Usage example: he must not overrun his authority as governor
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
Overrun and overstep are semantically related in excess topic. You can use "Overrun" instead a verb "Overstep".
Nearby Word: overstepping
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