overreach
overreach Lexical Profile
overreach Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An act or instance of trying to do too much or exceeding the limits of one's authority, power, or capability.
"Critics argued that the new regulation was a clear example of government overreach."
• verb
To fail or defeat oneself by trying to do or achieve too much or by exceeding the limits of one's authority (often used reflexively).
"The ambitious startup overreached itself by expanding into five international markets simultaneously."
To reach or extend beyond a particular point, target, or limit.
"The boxer overreached with his right hook and left himself open to a counterattack."
To get the better of or cheat someone through cunning or trickery.
"The unscrupulous merchant tried to overreach the inexperienced buyer during negotiations."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English overrechen, equivalent to over- + reach, originally meaning to stretch or extend beyond a certain limit.