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Definition of overpolice

overpolice

/ˌoʊvər.pəˈliːs/
o · ver · po · lice
Adjective:overpoliced
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Past Simple:overpoliced
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Past Participle:overpoliced
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Present Participle:overpolicing
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overpolice Lexical Profile

overpolice Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To subject an area, community, or group to an excessive or disproportionate level of law enforcement presence and surveillance.

Example

"Critics argue that the city's policies tend to overpolice low-income neighborhoods while neglecting public infrastructure."

2

To monitor, regulate, or enforce rules upon someone or something in an overly strict or intrusive manner.

Example

"The forum moderators were accused of trying to overpolice harmless discussions among members."

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• Rhymes for overpolice

• Nearby Words

overplan
overplay
overplayed
overpolice
overpolicing
overpopulate
overpopulated

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overpolice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overpolice
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