Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overreact
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈriːækt/
Definition
To respond to something more strongly or emotionally than is warranted.
Examples
- She tends to overreact to minor criticisms.
- When he saw the small scratch on his car, he overreacted and accused everyone around him.
- Instead of calmly discussing the issue, he overreacted and raised his voice.
Meaning
Overreacting occurs when someone has a reaction that is disproportionate to the situation at hand, often leading to excessive emotions or actions.
Synonyms
- overrespond
- exaggerate
- overdo
- overstate
