to overreach
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6.2
- verb
- /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/
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extralimitarse
- Unfortunately, there are signs that the FTC may be overreaching in its quest to establish the theory of innovation markets.
- overreaching law
And it's cases like this where the government really has overreached, Some of these institutions really have overreached and there's going to be pushback.
- And it's cases like this where the government really has overreached, Some of these institutions really have overreached and there's going to be pushback.
- I feel like you can get into with it when you when you overreach with reason.
Examples
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We're going to use the heavy hand of the state to overreach into your individual liberties.
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Some civil rights groups have raised understandable concerns about the potential for government overreaching.
Academic text (2017) -
At some point, Israel will overreach to the detriment of the US.
Blog text (29) -
Take a second to look at reality before making overreaching statements, please.
Blog text (4) -
I am worried about the overreaching government, particularly when it comes to surveillance and excessive regulation.
Blog text (30) -
The states need to become strong to stand against the federal government when it overreaches its bounds.
Blog text (3) -
Limited in scope, the founding fathers feared an overreaching federal government and put in place limits on its powers.
Blog text (2) -
And conservatives fear that an overreaching state, fueled by exaggerated media reports, will prosecute people for victimless crimes.
Academic text (1998) -
The company overreached in its attempt to implement strict new policies that angered many employees.
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In trying to control every aspect of the project, the manager overreached and alienated his team.
Synonyms
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4.1
To be greater than a set amount or beyond what people expect
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4.2
Say or do something that is not acceptable and may hurt people
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5.9
To go beyond a limit or rule
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6.2
To behave in a way people think is not acceptable
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5.3
To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable
To use power or rights too much and harm people
To go beyond safe limits and harm your success
Antonyms
Compounds
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6.2
Action by a government that goes too far and controls private life or business
How Excessive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overreach comes from the parts over- meaning 'too much' and reach meaning 'to extend or go to a place'. Think of stretching past a line or rule, so to overreach is to go beyond what is reasonable or allowed, especially in power or action.