Associations to the word «Overcompensate»
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Wiktionary
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. To provide excessive pay or reward for work performed.
Dictionary definition
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father".
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error.
Wise words
Every once in a while, you let a word or phrase out and you
want to catch it and bring it back. You can't do that. It's
gone, gone forever.