Overreact and Startle

Overreact

Overreact verb - Show an exaggerated response to something.
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Startle and overreact are semantically related. in become topic. In some cases you can use "Startle" instead a verb "Overreact".

Nearby Word: overreacting

Startle

Startle verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

Overreact and startle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overreact" instead a verb "Startle".

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler

Common collocations

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