catastrophize

verb3

1. •
   To regard a bad situation as if it were disastrous or catastrophic.
2. •
   To expose a behavior pattern of seeking the worst interpretation and magnifying the disagreeable outcomes (of).

   • Particularly likely to overreact are those who tend to catastrophize (Ellis, 1962) and those who have Type A personalities (Friedman & Rosenman, 1974). — 1947
3. •
   (no longer used) To end a comedy.