overreact
verb (used without object)
to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate.
are overreacting
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present progressiveof overreact.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“In our view, equity markets are overreacting to both developments,” Lee said, adding that stocks tend to respond quickly to developments in conflicts because of uncertainty.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
The requests add to pressure on the industry, continuing months of turmoil that executives have tried to calm by arguing investors are overreacting to a few losses and a lot of scary headlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Others around the industry think equities markets are overreacting to the threat of AI, which hasn’t yet slashed software earnings.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
The storm was not currently affecting business, she said, adding that "most weather channels are overreacting" - although she added it might be a different story farther south in Hatteras Island.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
And then she buries her face in her arm, like the Bollywood actresses always do when they are overreacting to a marriage proposal.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
