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catastrophize

[ kuh-tas-truh-fahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, ca·tas·tro·phized, ca·tas·tro·phiz·ing.
  1. to view or talk about (an event or situation) as worse than it actually is, or assume it will have the worst possible outcome; overreact:

    Stop catastrophizing and get on with your life!

    She tends to catastrophize her symptoms.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of catastrophize1

First recorded in 1960–65; catastroph(e) + -ize

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