overcompensate

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overcompensate Definition

• (v) make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"
• (v) make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

overcompensate Synonyms

• compensate
• cover
• over-correct
• overcompensate