overcompensate Synonyms
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overcompensate Meaning
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overcompensate (v)
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
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make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities, make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
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The athlete's excessive training regimen seemed to overcompensate for his lack of natural talent.
In an attempt to appear confident, she tended to overcompensate and make exaggerated gestures.
The company's aggressive marketing campaign was an effort to overcompensate for declining sales.
The politician's grand speeches were seen as an overcompensation for his mediocre record.
