Meaning of overreact in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    overreact

    Definitions

    1. show an exaggerated response to something

    Examples

    • « Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy »

    Derived terms

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