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Vocabulary Entry
overreaction
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An excessive or disproportionate response to a situation.
Example Sentences
"Her overreaction to the minor criticism surprised everyone."
"The team's overreaction to the loss led to unnecessary drama."
"He realized that his overreaction was due to stress from work."
V
verb
To respond in a way that is overly emotional or extreme.
Example Sentences
"When faced with the news, she tended to overreact."
"He often overreacts to situations that others handle calmly."
"It's important not to overreact to rumors without facts."