Search
to overreact
01
to react more intensely or dramatically than is warranted by the situation
Intransitive: to overreact | to overreact to sth
overreact
v
react
v
act
v
Example
Parents sometimes overreact to their children's mistakes, unintentionally creating an environment of fear and hesitation.
The manager urged the team not to overreact to the temporary setback.
When faced with criticism, he had a tendency to overreact defensively.
After a minor disagreement, she tends to overreact and become very upset.
In stressful situations, it's common for people to overreact, letting emotions take over rational thinking.
Nearby Words
