Overcompensate Definition & Meaning
overcompensate
- verb
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father"
- make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
"Overcompensate" in song lyrics
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"so you overcompensate"
Immortal Technique — Crimes of the Heart
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- What does overcompensate mean?
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
- What part of speech is overcompensate?
- Overcompensate is a verb.
- How many definitions does overcompensate have?
- Overcompensate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).