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extreme reaction

[ɪkˈstriːm riˈækʃən]
nounpl: extreme reactions
reação extrema
1. A disproportionately intense or violent response to a stimulus or situation
His extreme reaction to the minor criticism surprised everyone.
Sua reação extrema à crítica menor surpreendeu a todos.
2. An unusually strong emotional or physical response that goes beyond what is considered normal or appropriate
The extreme reaction of the crowd to the announcement caused chaos.
A reação extrema da multidão ao anúncio causou caos.
NYC Slang
over the top reaction, blown out of proportion
Synonyms
overreactionexcessive responsedisproportionate reactionviolent reactionintense response
Antonyms
mild reactioncalm responsemeasured reactionproportionate responserestrained reaction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reação extrema
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reação exagerada
Often used interchangeably
Portugal
reação excessiva
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow something out of proportion
make a mountain out of a molehill
go off the deep end
have a meltdown
lose one's cool
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