overreach synonyms

overreach

v.

  1. To exceed

    overact, outreach, overdo, overextend; see exceed.

  2. To outwit

    outsmart, cheat, fool; see deceive.

  3. To spread over

    overlay, encroach on, encroach upon, overlap; see cover 1, spread 4.

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