What does "Overreact" mean?

react too strongly

Synonym: exaggerating Opposite: underreacting

"Overreact" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Tom, don't overreact.

Desperate Housewives S1E22

I'm sorry, I'm overreacting.

Friends S10E9

You're overreacting!

Grey's Anatomy S10E14

Okay, I really overreacted last night.

How I Met Your Mother S3E18

But let's not overreact.

Modern Family S4E17

Stop overreacting.

The Office S9E12

You are completely overreacting.

Breaking Bad S4E3

Yes, this is unfortunate, but let's not overreact to one graffito.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E3

"Overreact" in TV shows & movies

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