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- [oh-ver-ree-akt]
- /ˌoʊ vər riˈækt/
- /ˌəʊv.ə.ri.ˈækt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-ree-akt]
- /ˌoʊ vər riˈækt/
Definition of overreaction word
- verb without object overreaction to react or respond more strongly than is necessary or appropriate. 1
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Origin of overreaction
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; over- + react
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Parts of speech for Overreaction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overreaction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overreaction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with overreaction
- when are contrarian profits due to stock market overreaction?
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