overreact (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 31
def show an exaggerated response to something
examples Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy
Frame - 2 Somebody ----s
Frame - 12 Something ----s to somebody
Frame - 22 Somebody ----s PP
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Hypernym react, respond
Derivationally related form overreact → overreaction
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Derivationally related form overreaction → overreact
Hyponym react, respond

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