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overreacting

Pronunciación: [ˌoʊvərɪˈæktɪŋ]

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Cómo usar overreacting en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «emotions»

(verb) to respond with much more emotion than is needed for a situation. It’s like when someone gets really upset about something small, as if it were a big problem.

Ejemplo

She is not overreacting to the surprise party; she is really happy about it.

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He often overreacts to minor issues, but today he just took it calmly.

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Do you think he is overreacting about losing his favorite toy?

Contexto: «interpersonal»

(verb) to make a situation seem worse than it really is by being too dramatic. It's like acting as if something tiny is actually a huge deal.

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When she heard the news, she responded well and wasn't overreacting.

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Even though it was a small mistake, he was overreacting and acted like it was the end of the world.

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Why do you think people tend to overreact in stressful situations?

Cómo se pronuncia overreacting

Pronunciación: [ˌoʊvərɪˈæktɪŋ]

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