Overkill

Overkill refers to using an amount of effort, force, or resources that exceeds what is necessary to achieve a specific goal. It often results in unnecessary complications, costs, or damage, because the action taken surpasses what is justified by the situation. For example, deploying a large military force to handle a minor incident could be considered overkill. The term emphasizes inefficiency and excess, highlighting that the response or measures are disproportionately greater than what the circumstances warrant.