overextended

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English

Definitions

verb

To expand or extend to an excessive degree, especially to do so beyond a safe limit.
To apply (a term) to too many referents, by overextension.
To push a pawn too far, so that it becomes vulnerable to the opponent's attacks.

adjective

Extended or expanded beyond a safe limit

Related words

Synonyms

overstrain overextensive overexpansive hyperextended overstretched overdistended overdriven hyperexpansive hyperexpanded outstretched overleveraged overrestrained overlimited overlimit oversufficient maxed-out

Associated

foreclosure counterattack bankrupt financially bankruptcy commitments finances panic vulnerable flank napoleon loans

Rhymes

extended splendid contended intended expended unintended apprehended amended attended comprehended

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