Overreach Definition & Meaning
overreach
- verb
- fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
- beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors"
"Overreach" in song lyrics
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"The perils of authoritarian overreach"
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Words that rhyme with overreach
Usage tips for "overreach"
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