Associations to the word «Overcompensate»
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Wiktionary
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. To provide excessive pay or reward for work performed.
Dictionary definition
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father".
OVERCOMPENSATE, verb. Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error.
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.