overreact

1 of 1verb

/ˌoʊvɚɹiˈækt/

Forms:overreacts,overreacting,overreacted,overreacted

to react more intensely or dramatically than is warranted by the situation

After a minor disagreement, she tends to overreact and become very upset.
The manager urged the team not to overreact to the temporary setback.
When faced with criticism, he had a tendency to overreact defensively.
Parents sometimes overreact to their children's mistakes, unintentionally creating an environment of fear and hesitation.
In stressful situations, it's common for people to overreact, letting emotions take over rational thinking.