Definitions for overreact
ˌoʊ vər riˈæktover·re·act

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1. overreactverb

   show an exaggerated response to something

   "Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overreactverb

   To react too much or too intensely.

   Please try not to overreact if she drives badly when she is first learning.

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1. overreact

   Exaggeration is the representation of something as more extreme or dramatic than it really is. Exaggeration may occur intentionally or unintentionally. Exaggeration can be a rhetorical device or figure of speech. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression. Amplifying achievements, obstacles and problems to seek attention is an everyday occurrence Inflating the difficulty of achieving a goal after attaining it, can be used to bolster self-esteem.In the arts, exaggerations are used to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, exaggerations is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. Many times the usages of hyperbole describes something as better or worse than it really is. An example of hyperbole is: "The bag weighed a ton." Hyperbole makes the point that the bag was very heavy, though it probably does not weigh a ton.Exaggerating is also a type of deception, as well as a means of malingering – magnifying small injuries or discomforts as an excuse to avoid responsibilities.

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1. overreact

   Overreact refers to responding to a situation, event, or problem in a way that is excessively emotional, dramatic, or exaggerated compared to what is considered reasonable or necessary. It may involve taking actions that are more extreme than the situation warrants.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overreact in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overreact in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of overreact in a Sentence

1. Michelle Moon:

   The worst thing in the world for a neurologist is to not hit your milestones, but I tried really hard not to overreact and freak out.

2. Maltese Finance Minister Edward Scicluna:

   We would prefer that as a first step, (corporate tax data) should be available to tax authorities, not to the public, we should not overreact.

3. Yun Sun:

   This puts the burden on China not to overreact, because any overreaction is only going to push China further away from the world.

4. Armando Castro:

   These kids sometimes overreact to the smallest things. Or they keep their heads down and get real quiet. Then I know something is wrong.

5. Dusty Baker:

   I think human nature is to overreact, personally. It's sort of short-sighted and you just see the feeling that you have at the moment, right now, what is it, best three out of five now ? We went from best four out of seven -- now, it's best three out of five.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overreact
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overreact
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overreact
4. ^ ChatGPT
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