overstep

[ˌəʊvəˈstep]

overstep Definition

  • 1to go beyond what is considered acceptable or allowed
  • 2to exceed a limit or boundary

Using overstep: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overstep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company overstepped the boundaries of ethical behavior.

  • Example

    I think you are overstepping your authority.

  • Example

    He overstepped the mark when he insulted his boss.

  • Example

    She felt that her privacy had been overstepped.

overstep Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overstep

Phrases with overstep

  • to do something that is not acceptable or to go beyond what is considered reasonable

    Example

    I think he overstepped the mark when he criticized her appearance.

  • overstep one's bounds

    to go beyond the limits of one's authority or responsibility

    Example

    I'm afraid you have overstepped your bounds by making that decision without consulting me.

  • to behave in an unacceptable way or to cross a moral or ethical boundary

    Example

    The comedian overstepped the line with his offensive jokes about race and gender.

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Summary: overstep in Brief

'Overstep' [ˌəʊvəˈstep] means to exceed what is considered acceptable or allowed, often by violating a limit or boundary. It can refer to ethical behavior, authority, or privacy, as in 'The company overstepped the boundaries of ethical behavior.' 'Overstep' is also used in phrases like 'overstep the mark,' meaning to do something unreasonable, and 'overstep one's bounds,' referring to exceeding one's authority.