Catastrophize

C1 16+

Synonyms of catastrophize

Antonyms of catastrophize

Collocations of catastrophize

worst-case scenario
Frequency: 70 %

She tends to catastrophize and always imagines the worst-case scenario.

overreact
Frequency: 60 %

He has a tendency to catastrophize and overreact to minor issues.

exaggerate
Frequency: 50 %

She has a habit of catastrophizing and exaggerating the severity of situations.

panic
Frequency: 45 %

When she catastrophizes, she tends to panic and make rash decisions.

dramatize
Frequency: 40 %

He tends to catastrophize and dramatize even the smallest problems.

Idiomatic Expressions for catastrophize

  • Phrase: stop catastrophizing
    Meaning: to stop making a situation seem worse than it actually is
    Usage: She needs to stop catastrophizing and realize that things will work out in the end.