overprove

/ɒvəˈpruːv/

Definitions

1. verb

to prove something so thoroughly that it is no longer necessary to prove it again; to prove too much

“The new evidence overproved the suspect’s guilt, making it impossible for them to appeal the conviction.”

2. noun

the act of proving something so thoroughly that it is no longer necessary to prove it again

“The overproof of their argument made it difficult for the opposing team to counter their points.”

Synonyms

  • overwhelmingly prove
  • prove conclusively

Antonyms

  • disprove
  • refute