extreme response
[ɪkˈstriːm rɪˈspɒns]
nounpl: extreme responses
resposta extrema
1. A reaction or answer that is far more intense, severe, or excessive than what is considered normal or appropriate
The government's extreme response to the protest drew international criticism.
A resposta extrema do governo ao protesto atraiu críticas internacionais.
2. In psychology or behavioral studies, a reaction that represents the furthest point on a spectrum of possible responses
His extreme response to minor criticism suggests underlying anxiety issues.
Sua resposta extrema a críticas menores sugere problemas de ansiedade subjacentes.
3. An action or reaction that goes to the furthest limit or edge of what is possible or acceptable
The company took an extreme response by laying off half its workforce overnight.
A empresa tomou uma resposta extrema demitindo metade de sua força de trabalho da noite para o dia.
NYC Slang
going nuclear, going off the deep end
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