verb
definition
To react too much or too intensely.
example
Please try not to overreact if she drives badly when she is first learning.
Examples of overreact in a Sentence
He must be careful not to overreact to unsubstantiated accusations.
Do n't overreact to your child's mistakes or aggressive behavior.
Do you sometimes overreact to someone who has done you or a loved one wrong?
Many pediatricians suggest parents should remain firm, not overreact, and then move on.
Rather than panic and overreact when you're surprised by events, you can deal with it objectively and analytically.
One of the biggest problems with speeches is that some men, when given the spotlight, overreact and may include things in their speeches that are inappropriate.
In other circumstances, the immune system may overreact (allergic reactions) or become damaged (autoimmune diseases), causing the uncontrolled release of pyrogens.
In anxious individuals, the amygdala seems to overreact and set off these responses even when the individual is not really in danger.