Overreact Definition & Meaning

overreact
verb
  1. show an exaggerated response to something; "Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy"

"Overreact" in song lyrics

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  • "Yo, I'm comin in black and runnin the track, I dare you to overreact"
    Gravediggaz — Zig Zag Chamber

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