overreact Synonyms

be filled with fear get upset over nothing get things out of proportion freezing up shake in boots push panic button lose nerve become hysterical be terror-stricken run scared go too far overreacting react disproportionately lose your nerve lose one's sense of proportion get overexcited blow something up out of all proportion hit the panic button push the panic button be terrified get flustered make something out of nothing act irrationally go overboard make a mountain out of a molehill overtask overstate oversell overestimate overdo overcarry overact idealize exaggerate clutch panic scare press the panic button be afraid go to pieces shoot a line overemphasize overplay unnerve terrify startle stampede alarm