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over-react
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb over-react has 1 sense
  1. overreact - show an exaggerated response to something; "Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy"
    --1 is one way to react, respond
    Derived form: noun overreaction1
    Sample sentences:
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    Something ----s to somebody
    Somebody ----s PP

Definitions from the Web

Overreact

Part of speech: verb

Sense: To react more strongly or excessively than necessary or expected.

Usage:

  1. She tends to overreact to minor setbacks and get flustered easily.
  2. Don't overreact to criticism, instead take it as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Part of speech: noun

Sense: An excessive or exaggerated reaction.

Usage:

  1. His outburst was just an overreact to the situation.
  2. She regretted her overreact and apologized to her friend.

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