Downright overkill Synonyms

Definitions for Downright


  • (adjective) being or characterized by direct , brief , and potentially rude speech or manner
  • (adjective) having no exceptions or restrictions
  • (adjective) complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

Definitions for Overkill


  • (noun) the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
  • (noun) any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
  • (noun) the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) than are required