overreact
verb (used without object)
to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate.
will overreact
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future tenseof overreact.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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This is part of the reason that I am concerned that institutions will overreact and curtail their practices beyond what the law explicitly requires.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 7, 2023
Many people will overreact to results from the opening week, yet barring key injuries, a one-game sample shouldn’t affect the overall rankings much.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2022
“There’s always this balance between people being worried that they will overreact and that they will underreact,” said Inglesby, of the Center for Health Security.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2020
Timmy’s parents understand that he doesn’t like being teased so much but aren’t willing to confront the extended family because they think the members will overreact and maybe start teasing Timmy even more.
From Slate ● Jan. 24, 2020
Murray will overreact to perceived pressure at times and rush unnecessarily, as seen on a third-and-8 against Baylor and his lost fumble against Texas.
From Reuters ● Apr. 22, 2019
