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Overcompensating
verb
Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
verb
To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
2.
verb
To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
Synonyms
over-correct
overcorrection
overcorrect
compensating
overachieve
compensatory
overachievement
overacting
overreaching
overreacting
overdoing
overdramatize
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