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Definition of overreact

overreact

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɹiˈækt/
o · ver · re · act
Adjective:overreactive
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Past Simple:overreacted
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Past Participle:overreacted
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Present Participle:overreacting
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• verb

1

To respond to something more emotionally, forcefully, or dramatically than is justified by the situation.

Example

"She realized she had overreacted to the minor change in their travel plans and apologized to the group."

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• Rhymes for overreact

• Nearby Words

overrate
overrated
overreach
overreact
overreaction
overregulate
overregulation

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overreact. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overreact
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