Overstep
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌstɛp/
Overstep (verb)
- go beyond what is allowed or acceptable.
- use more power or control than you should.
Examples
- He didn't mean to overstep by asking personal questions.
- She overstepped when she criticized his work in public.
Common collocations: overstep boundaries, overstep the mark, overstep authority, overstep one's role