overkill
/ˈəʊ.vəˌkɪl/noun
Elementary
1
A destructive capacity that exceeds that needed to destroy an enemy; especially with nuclear weapons.
2
Destruction beyond what is necessary to kill, especially in murder.
3
An unnecessary excess of whatever is needed to achieve a goal.
4
An unnecessary excess of disposal because of too high criteria of inspection.
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Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing