overreaction
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Noun — A response that goes well beyond what the situation warrants.
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Etymology
Built from over- + reaction.
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What does “overreaction” mean?
The word “overreaction” means a response that goes well beyond what the situation warrants. In plain terms, a response that's way stronger than the situation actually called for.
How do you use “overreaction” in a sentence?
Here is “overreaction” used in a sentence: “Cancelling the whole event seemed like an overreaction to one bad review.”
What part of speech is “overreaction”?
“Overreaction” is a noun.