overreact
[ oh-ver-ree-akt ]
/ ˌoʊ vər riˈækt /
verb (used without object)
to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate.
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British Dictionary definitions for overreact
overreact
/ (ˌəʊvərɪˈækt) /
verb
(intr) to react excessively to something
Derived forms of overreact
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Medical definitions for overreact
overreact
[ ō′vər-rē-ăkt′ ]
v.
To react with unnecessary or inappropriate force, emotional display, or violence.
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