 overcompensate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities | |
| Synonyms: | compensate cover | |
| Examples: | "he is compensating for being a bad father" |
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| Related terms: | compensate cover | |
| 2. | [ verb ] make excessive corrections for fear of making an error | |
| Synonyms: | over-correct | |
| Related terms: | right | |
| Similar spelling: |
overcompensation overconfident |
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