Word Games Pro Dictionary

overreact

verb

Show an exaggerated response to something

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
O
Ends with
T
Contains
VE
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌoʊ.vəɹ.ɹiˈækt

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Show an exaggerated response to something

    “Don't overreact to the bad news — take it easy”

In context

Example Sentences

Don't overreact to the bad news — take it easy

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Scroll to Top