overreact

/ˌəʊvəɹiˈækt/ · verb

Meaning

To react too much or too intensely.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

exaggerate(English)blow out of proportion(English)overrespond(English)hyperreact(English)overemotionalize(English)overagitate(English)overfeel(English)overact(English)our(English)

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Sources

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