Overreact and Panic

Overreact

Overreact verb - Show an exaggerated response to something.

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Panic and overreact are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Panic" with "Overreact", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Word: overreacting

Panic

Panic verb - To strike with fear.

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Antonyms for Panic

Overreact and panic are semantically related in become topic. You can use "Overreact" instead a verb "Panic", if it concerns topics such as go to pieces, be alarmed.

Nearby Word: panicky

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time	overreact time	panic time
bit	overreact bit	panic bit

Both words in one sentence

Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: Dale actually often appears to be one, even though his extreme paranoia and tendency to panic and overreact can normally make him look like The Ditz.

Source: Western Animation / King of the Hill

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