Overreact definition

ōvər-rē-ăkt
overreacted overreacting overreacts
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To react with more energy or force than seems called for, as from strong emotion.
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To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence.
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Overreact is defined as to react in an overly emotional or forceful way.

An example of overreact is someone crying hysterically after accidentally killing an ant.

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To react too much or too intensely.

Please try not to overreact if she drives badly when she is first learning.

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Origin of overreact

  • over- +"Ž react

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Overreact Sentence Examples

  • He must be careful not to overreact to unsubstantiated accusations.

  • Do n't overreact to your child's mistakes or aggressive behavior.

  • Do you sometimes overreact to someone who has done you or a loved one wrong?

  • Many pediatricians suggest parents should remain firm, not overreact, and then move on.

  • Rather than panic and overreact when you're surprised by events, you can deal with it objectively and analytically.

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