Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disproportionate-response
noun
/ˌdɪsprəˈpɔrʃənət rɪˈspɑns/
Definition
A reaction or reply that is not in proportion to the original action that provoked it.
Examples
- The country’s military action was criticized as a disproportionate response to a minor border conflict.
- Her anger was a disproportionate response to the small mistake he made.
- A disproportionate response can escalate conflicts instead of resolving them.
Meaning
The term refers to a response that is excessively large or severe compared to the initial stimulus or action.
Synonyms
- excessive reaction
- overreaction
- outsized response
- hyperresponse
