overreach Sentence Examples
- The CEO's overreach into company affairs led to a loss of confidence among shareholders.
- The politician's attempt to overreach his authority resulted in a public outcry.
- The overreach of government regulations stifled economic growth.
- The team's overreach in the penalty area resulted in a goal for the opponents.
- The overreach of the tree branches blocked the view of the road.
- The overreach of the power cord created a tripping hazard.
- The boss's overreach into his employees' personal lives caused resentment.
- The company's overreach in the market led to a decline in profits.
- The law's overreach infringed upon individual freedoms.
- The climber's overreach caused him to lose his grip and fall.
overreach Meaning
overreach (v)
fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
beat through cleverness and wit
overreach (v. t.)
To reach above or beyond in any direction.
To deceive, or get the better of, by artifice or cunning; to outwit; to cheat.
overreach (v. i.)
To reach too far
To strike the toe of the hind foot against the heel or shoe of the forefoot; -- said of horses.
To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.
To cheat by cunning or deception.
overreach (n.)
The act of striking the heel of the fore foot with the toe of the hind foot; -- said of horses.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overreach
FAQs About the word overreach
fail by aiming too high or trying too hard, beat through cleverness and witTo reach above or beyond in any direction., To deceive, or get the better of, by arti
deceive, fox, outsmart, fool, outmaneuver, thwart, overcome,defeat, outwit, outthink
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The CEO's overreach into company affairs led to a loss of confidence among shareholders.
The politician's attempt to overreach his authority resulted in a public outcry.
The overreach of government regulations stifled economic growth.
The team's overreach in the penalty area resulted in a goal for the opponents.
