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overcompensate

/,/oU/v/@/'k/A/mp/E/n,s/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

    verb.stative

    Synonyms compensate cover

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

    verb.social

    Synonyms over-correct

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

overcoatingovercoldovercolorovercomeovercomerovercomingovercompensationoverconfidenceoverconfidentovercookovercostlyovercount

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