overbound

/ˈoʊvərbʌnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to bind or tie something too tightly or excessively

“The rope was overbound, making it difficult to untie.”

2. adjective

exceeding or too much of what is expected or required

“The project’s costs were overbound, and it went way over budget.”

Synonyms

  • overstretched
  • overwrought

Antonyms

  • underbound
  • undone