overreach
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊvə(ˌ)ɹiːt͡ʃ//ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌɹit͡ʃ/noun
Definitions
An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or much; overextension.
Of a horse: an act of striking the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot; an injury caused by this action.
verb
Definitions
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.
Synonyms:cheatdefraud