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overcompensate(dictionary)

overcompensate (iou)



overcompensate verb. M18.
[from OVER- + COMPENSATE.]
verb trans. Compensate excessively for. M18.
verb intrans. Attempt to make up for what is felt as a weakness or defect in one's character by exaggerating; exhibit overcompensation. E20.
,overcompen'sation noun compensation that is excessive or more than appropriate; esp. an exaggerated reaction by a person to what is felt as a weakness or defect in his or her character: E20.
,overcompen'satory adjective pertaining to or of the nature of overcompensation E20.