Hyperreact

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    Synonym of overreact.

    "Where profits are limited under the regulatory contract, the 'utility' tends to hypercontrol of the market and hyperreact against new entry."

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overreact

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"Where profits are limited under the regulatory contract, the 'utility' tends to hypercontrol of the market and hyperreact against new entry."

Etymology

From hyper- + react. Attested since the 20th century.

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