overreaction

[oh-ver-ree-ak-shuhn]

noun

1. an instance of overreacting; a strong or unwarranted response.

Example Sentences

Such is the astonishing fiasco unfolding at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. A piece of American history lies in rubble as conservatives dismiss objections from historic preservationists as silly overreaction.

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The initial headlines were so outrageous I assumed they represented a hysterical media overreaction to some mild remark.

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This position frames the controversy as an overreaction by political opponents seeking to weaponize private conversations, rather than a legitimate concern about racism and antisemitism among party leaders.

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People with listeriosis can develop sepsis - a life-threatening overreaction by the immune system.

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It was an overreaction that smacked of fear and pandering.

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