In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
OVERCOMPENSATES
Verb
overcompensates
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overcompensate
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OBLIGATE
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