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overreach

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

Meaning

to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend

The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.

overreach oneself

exceed, overextend, overdo, transgress, surpass

limit, restrain, underdo

political overreach, overreach of power, overreach oneself, corporate overreach

to forbid something by law or authority

to impose a penalty payment; to make someone pay money as punishment

to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

to ask someone about something; to doubt or challenge

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs