Associations to the word «Overcompensate»

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

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca