OVERCOMPENSATE

overcompensate, over-correct

(verb) make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

overcompensate (third-person singular simple present overcompensates, present participle overcompensating, simple past and past participle overcompensated)

(intransitive) To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.

(transitive) To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.

Source: Wiktionary



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