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Meaning of overreach

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overreach

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊvə(ˌ)ɹiːt͡ʃ//ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌɹit͡ʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or much; overextension.

  2. 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

  1. To reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree.

  2. To do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability.

  3. Of a horse: to strike the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot.

  4. To deceive, to swindle.

    Synonyms:cheatdefraud