Overreaction ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Overreaction ( noun )

A reaction that is excessive or disproportionate to the situation.

Origin:

From over- + reaction.

Examples:

1. His overreaction to the situation made things worse.
2. The company's overreaction to the crisis resulted in a loss of credibility.
3. The government's overreaction to the crisis led to widespread panic.
4. The overreaction of the parents was not appropriate for the situation.
5. The market's overreaction to the news caused stock prices to plummet.

(As a verb)

Overreaction ( verb )

A reaction that is excessive or disproportionate to the situation.

Origin:

From over- + reaction.

Examples:

1. His overreaction to the situation made things worse.
2. The company's overreaction to the crisis resulted in a loss of credibility.
3. The government's overreaction to the crisis led to widespread panic.
4. The overreaction of the parents was not appropriate for the situation.
5. The market's overreaction to the news caused stock prices to plummet.