overreact
verb/ˌoʊvərriˈækt/
Frequency rank: #15,451 most common English word
Meaning
to respond to something with more emotion or force than is necessary.
Example sentence
Try not to overreact when things go wrong; stay calm and think clearly.
Synonyms & related words
- panic
- exaggerate
- overdramatize
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