What does overcompensate mean?
Definitions for overcompensate
ˌoʊ vərˈkɒm pənˌseɪtover·com·pen·sate
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Princeton's WordNet
cover, compensate, overcompensateverb
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
"he is compensating for being a bad father"
over-correct, overcompensateverb
make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
Wiktionary
overcompensateverb
To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
overcompensateverb
To provide excessive pay or reward for work performed.
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overcompensate
Overcompensate is to make more than the necessary effort or adjustments in an attempt to neutralize an unfavorable situation, perceived deficiency, disadvantage or past error. It often implies doing excessively more than what is adequate or necessary. This can apply to a wide range of circumstances such as emotions, abilities, roles, reactions, etc. Overcompensation is generally considered a psychological response.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of overcompensate in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of overcompensate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of overcompensate in a Sentence
Those are the kinds of conversations that lead us towards a society where men and women are free to experience a full range of emotions that's not likely to overcompensate for the lack of access with violence.
They'll grow so fast they may overcompensate, which actually puts them at risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes later in life.
I think Trump is trying to overcompensate for the fact that Jeb was a successful pro-life, tax-cutting, small-government conservative governor, while he was a liberal New York socialite advocating for partial birth abortion, the biggest tax increase in American history and socialized health care.
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