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1. (v.t.) overcompensate
to compensate excessively.
2. (v.i.) overcompensate
to perform more strenuously than required to overcome a defect.
Etymology: (1760–70)
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1. (verb) cover, compensate, overcompensate
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
"he is compensating for being a bad father"
2. (verb) over-correct, overcompensate
make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
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1. (verb) overcompensate
to do more than is necessary when trying to correct a problem
He overcompensated for the time he'd been away, by trying to spend all his time with his family.
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