overrespond
verb
over·re·spond
ˌō-vər-ri-ˈspänd 
overresponded; overresponding
: to respond to something or someone too strongly : overreact
Democracies have a way of responding, perhaps overresponding, only to clear and present dangers.—
Colin S. Gray
Colin S. GrayTry not to overrespond to anger and hostility. It almost always pays to be courteous, respectful, and tactful …—William J. Diehm
William J. DiehmAn allergic reaction is when the body overresponds to some substance …—Babycenter Pregnancy: From Preconception to Birth
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“Overrespond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overrespond. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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