1. a response that is more extreme or intense than the situation warrants

Examples

• His angry outburst was an overreaction to a minor criticism.
• The stock market’s crash seemed like an overreaction to the news.
• She realized her tears were an overreaction to the small mistake.
• The school’s punishment was an overreaction to the harmless prank.
• Many considered the media coverage an overreaction to the celebrity’s comment.
• The government’s response was criticized as an overreaction to the protest.