Overcompensate


The meaning of the word Overcompensate is: to take extreme measures to correct a perceived weakness, error, or problem


Examples:

The young mother tried to overcompensate for her lack of experience through buying her child lots of expensive gifts.

published by Wenona on 2021-10-11 03:28:32


Since he was a weak math student, the student tended to overcompensate by doing exceptionally well in other subjects.

published by Diane on 2021-04-25 03:12:50


The macho man was known for his tendency to overcompensate for his lack in height trough his toughness.

published by Renea on 2021-12-02 22:42:13


Because she felt so worthless inside, the insecure girl tried to overcompensate through an “I don’t care’ attitude.

published by Tam on 2021-02-28 10:51:31


Because he was so geeky in school, the man tried to overcompensate by being a playboy during his twenties.

published by Alisia on 2021-02-10 08:16:58


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