Associations to the word «Overcompensate»

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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley