Overcompensate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overcompensate is a verb meaning (intransitive) To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
Meaning
(intransitive) To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
Word Forms
- overcompensates
- overcompensating
- overcompensated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include over-compensate, overdo, overcarry, overcontribute, overrespond, overexaggerate.
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