1. excessively or unnecessarily violent; more violent than is appropriate or justified
Usage: informal; often used in critical or disapproving contexts

Examples

• The film was criticized for its overviolent scenes that added nothing to the plot.
• Some viewers felt the action movie was overviolent and gratuitous.
• The coach warned the player that his overviolent tackles would result in penalties.
• Critics argued the book's overviolent descriptions were unnecessary for the story.
• The protest turned overviolent when a small group began destroying property.
• Parents complained that the video game was overviolent for children.