overreacting
Произношение: [ˌoʊvərɪˈæktɪŋ]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
She is not overreacting to the surprise party; she is really happy about it.
Пример
He often overreacts to minor issues, but today he just took it calmly.
Пример
Do you think he is overreacting about losing his favorite toy?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
When she heard the news, she responded well and wasn't overreacting.
Пример
Even though it was a small mistake, he was overreacting and acted like it was the end of the world.
Пример
Why do you think people tend to overreact in stressful situations?
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