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Noun Concept
Categories: Cognitive biases, Deception, Defence mechanisms, Diversionary tactics, Public relations techniques
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overreaction
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An excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior WordNet 3.0
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An excessive reaction; a reaction with inappropriate emotional behavior WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A reaction that is excessive. Wiktionary
Reaction deemed excessive. Wiktionary (translation)
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She had every right to dump you, but cutting up all your clothes after she did so was an overreaction. Wiktionary
This whole fear over swine flu was unfounded; it was clearly an overreaction. Wiktionary
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