excessive

Definition for excessive

adjective as in too much; overdone

Strongest matches

disproportionate, enormous, exaggerated, exorbitant, extra, extravagant, extreme, inordinate, needless, redundant, steep, superfluous, unconscionable, undue, unreasonable

Weak matches

boundless, dissipated, dizzying, immoderate, indulgent, intemperate, limitless, more, over, overboard, overkill, overmuch, plethoric, prodigal, profligate, recrementitious, self-indulgent, sky-high, stiff, stratospheric, super, superabundant, supernatural, too many, towering, unbounded, unmeasurable, way-out

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Ecocide is defined by experts as a "wanton" act of destruction, carried out with "reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated."

From Salon

Was the use of force justifiable or excessive on each individual occasion?

From BBC

The current research didn't directly study health outcomes, so it's too early to say whether insufficient nutrition or excessive energy consumption is adversely impacting pregnant individuals or their babies.

From Science Daily

Wind gusts could bring power outages, downed trees and high surf along the coastline, the US weather agency said, which issued a "high risk excessive rainfall outlook" for northwest California.

From BBC

George Gascón has faced in his aggressive pursuit of police in excessive force cases.

From Los Angeles Times

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