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Overcompensate

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area. intransitive
  2. 2
    make excessive corrections for fear of making an error wordnet
  3. 3
    To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed. transitive
  4. 4
    make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities wordnet

Etymology

From over- + compensate.

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