overreach

Meanings

• Verb

  Reach or extend beyond what is proper, reasonable, or lawful.

• Verb

  Exceed the bounds or limits of; go beyond.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈəʊvə(ˌ)ɹiːt͡ʃ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89014466"

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Synonyms

cheat , defraud

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overreach
reach , teach , breach , beach

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Variants

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overreach , overreached , overreacher , overreachers , overreaches , overreaching

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Forms

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overreaches, overreached, overreachable

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Etymology

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Over + reach: exceeding the reach, limit, or scope

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overreach' is often used in legal contexts to describe actions that exceed the scope of one's authority or jurisdiction.

2. The concept of overreach has been explored in various forms of art, including paintings, poetry, and plays, to illustrate the consequences of excessive ambition or power-seeking.

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Related Concepts

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1. hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to one's downfall.

2. ambition: A strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

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Culture

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Overreach is a common theme in literature and politics, often representing ambition, hubris, or power-seeking that goes beyond acceptable limits. For example, Macbeth's famous line, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which has no other relish than to be more than others,' illustrates the destructive consequences of overreach.

How to Memorize "overreach"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object extending beyond a boundary or limit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overreach' with the idea of going beyond limits.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Over the top, beyond the edge, overreach.'

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