Meaning Of The Word Overreact

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overreact
verb: If you say that someone overreacts to something, you mean that they have and show more of an emotion than is necessary or appropriate.

overreact in American English
to react in a highly emotional way, beyond what seems called for, as by undue use of force
intransitive verb: to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate

overreact in British English
verb: to react excessively to something

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