VERB | cognition | overreact | show an exaggerated response to something |
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Sounds | ow'verriyae'kt | |
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Rhymes | abstract ... whacked: 41 rhymes with aekt... |
Meaning | show an exaggerated response to something. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s; Something ----s to somebody; Somebody ----s PP | |
Example | "Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy" | |
Broader | react, respond | show a response or a reaction to something |
Nouns | overreaction | an excessive reaction |
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