Synonyms for overrun

Synonyms for (noun) overrun

Synonyms: overproduction, overrun

Definition: too much production or more than expected

Similar words: production

Definition: (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale

Usage: he introduced more efficient methods of production


Synonyms for (verb) overrun

Synonyms: overrun

Definition: run beyond or past

Usage: The plane overran the runway

Similar words: overshoot

Definition: aim too high

Usage: The plan overshoots its aim


Synonyms: overrun

Definition: seize the position of and defeat

Usage: the Crusaders overran much of the Holy Land

Similar words: overcome, defeat, get the better of

Definition: win a victory over

Usage: You must overcome all difficulties; defeat your enemies; He overcame his shyness; He overcame his infirmity; Her anger got the better of her and she blew up


Synonyms: overrun, infest

Definition: invade in great numbers

Usage: the roaches infested our kitchen

Similar words: invade, occupy

Definition: march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

Usage: Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939


Synonyms: run over, brim over, well over, overflow, overrun

Definition: flow or run over (a limit or brim)

Similar words: spill, run out

Definition: flow, run or fall out and become lost

Usage: The milk spilled across the floor; The wine spilled onto the table


Synonyms: infest, invade, overrun

Definition: occupy in large numbers or live on a host

Usage: the Kudzu plant infests much of the South and is spreading to the North

Similar words: inhabit

Definition: be present in

Usage: sweet memories inhabit this house


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