Overreact
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərriːˈækt/
Overreact (verb)
- To react in a way that is much stronger than the situation needs.
- To show an emotional or physical response that is larger than what the cause justifies.
- To respond to a trigger with an unusually strong reaction in the body.
Examples
- I overreact when I hear one bad comment.
- She overreacts if a plan changes at the last minute.