OVERREACHING
(adj.sat, verb, noun)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Overreaching.
Overreaching - as an adjective satellite
Revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
Example: "Vaulting ambition"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vaulting12Overreaching - as a verb
To reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree.
To do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability.
Of a horse: to strike the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot.
To deceive, to swindle.
To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.
To get the better of, especially by artifice or cunning; to outwit.
Overreaching - as a noun
Deception
Example Sentences
"The lawyer made an overreaching argument in court."
"His overreaching ambition led him to take on too many projects."
"The CEO's overreaching decision caused financial losses for the company."
"The government's overreaching regulations stifled small businesses."
"She was criticized for her overreaching authority in the department."
Word Game Points
Is OVERREACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overreaching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERREACHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is OVERREACHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overreaching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERREACHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is OVERREACHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overreaching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERREACHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
