1. to respond with greater intensity, emotion, or action than is necessary or appropriate to a situation or stimulus
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overrespond'

Examples

• She overresponds to minor criticism by becoming defensive and angry.
• The immune system sometimes overresponds to harmless allergens.
• He overresponds to traffic delays by honking and yelling at other drivers.
• The market overresponds to earnings reports, causing stock prices to swing wildly.
• Children often overrespond to disappointment with tears and tantrums.
• The security system overresponds to motion sensors, triggering false alarms.
• When stressed, she overresponds to small mistakes at work.