overreact
[ oh-ver-ree-akt ]
/ ˌoʊ vər riˈækt /
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verb (used without object)
to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate.
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overreact
/ (ˌəʊvərɪˈækt) /
verb
(intr) to react excessively to something
Derived forms of overreact
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