About The Word Overcompensate

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Overcompensate

Overcompensate Meaning & Definition
Overcompensate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Overcompensate?

[v] make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
[v] make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Overcompensate: compensate | cover | over-correct

Related Terms | Find terms related to Overcompensate:

See Also | compensate | correct | counterbalance | even off | even out | even up | redress | right

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