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overreacting

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərɪˈæktɪŋ]

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Learn how to use overreacting in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

How to pronounce overreacting

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərɪˈæktɪŋ]

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