Definition of Overcompensate
Verb: overcompensate ,ow-vu(r)'kóm-pun,seyt
- Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
"he is overcompensating for being a bad father";
- cover, compensate
- Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
- over-correct
See also:
overcommunicate
overcompensated