English Explanatory Dictionary

overcompensate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

overcompensate overcompensates overcompensating overcompensated

Etymology

From over- + compensate.

Related words

overcompensation overcompensatory

Derived words

overcompensatingly overcompensator
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