overcompensate

English

Etymology

over- +‎ compensate

Verb

overcompensate (third-person singular simple present overcompensates, present participle overcompensating, simple past and past participle overcompensated)

  1. (intransitive) To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
  2. (transitive) To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
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