overrespond

/ˌoʊvərɪˈspɑnd/
verb
  1. To react more strongly or emotionally than is necessary or appropriate.
    • The company overresponded to the complaint by firing the employee without a full investigation.
    • When the child spilled milk, his father overresponded by shouting for several minutes.
    • She tends to overrespond to minor criticism, making a big deal out of nothing.
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