Definitions for overreacting
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1. overreacting

   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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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overreacting in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overreacting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of overreacting in a Sentence

1. John Thune:

   Everybody thought they were hyping this or overreacting.

2. John Paulson:

   There's a disconnect between the performance of the stock market and the performance of many companies we've invested in, the companies are doing very well but the stock prices are decreasing. In time that will sort itself out, but I think the market is sort of overreacting.

3. Alex Kwok:

   It's difficult to judge whether investors are overreacting, or whether the market is near its bottom, this is already a small-scale stock market disaster. Any rebound, if there is any, could be just technical.

4. Varina Hunt:

   The lady was definitely overreacting, there’s definitely better ways to handle it. It’s called temperament control – like my 3-year-old knows this.

5. Michael Lombardi:

   Thank you to everyone for the kind words throughout the day. Let's hope I'm overreacting.

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1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overreacting