overreact

//ˌoʊ.vɚ.riˈækt//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
Visual representation of overreact

Verb

overreactInfinitive
overreactPresent tense
overreactedPast tense
overreactedPast participle
overreactingPresent participle
overreactsThird-person singular
1

To respond to something with excessive emotion, force, or action beyond what is appropriate or necessary.

Don't overreact—it's just a small mistake.