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overreact (v.)

also over-react, "respond with excessive force or emotion," by 1928, from over- + react (v.). Related: Overreacted; overreacting; overreaction.

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Definitions of overreact from WordNet

overreact (v.)
show an exaggerated response to something;
Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
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