Overreact

B1 16+

Synonyms of overreact

Antonyms of overreact

Collocations of overreact

overreact emotionally
Frequency: 70 %

She tends to overreact emotionally to small problems.

overreact unnecessarily
Frequency: 65 %

He always seems to overreact unnecessarily to criticism.

overreact dramatically
Frequency: 60 %

She tends to overreact dramatically to any changes in plans.

overreact quickly
Frequency: 50 %

He has a tendency to overreact quickly without thinking things through.

overreact defensively
Frequency: 45 %

She tends to overreact defensively when confronted with criticism.

Idiomatic Expressions for overreact

  • Phrase: take things too far
    Meaning: to go beyond what is considered reasonable or acceptable in a particular situation
    Usage: She always takes things too far and ends up overreacting to minor issues.