overzealous


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Synonyms for overzealous

marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea

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between conservative politicians and an overzealous populist.
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"In retrospect, we may have been overzealous in censoring some images within the piece, and for that we apologise for any offence caused."
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