verb
- passing over or disregarding someone in favor of another; bypassing someone for promotion or advancement
Usage: military/formal; present participle of overslaugh
Examples
- The general was accused of overslaughing junior officers for promotion.
- Overslaughing qualified candidates caused resentment in the ranks.
- The committee faced criticism for overslaughing the most experienced applicant.
- Military regulations prohibit overslaughing officers based on seniority.
- She felt unfairly treated after overslaughing her for the leadership position.