overcompensate
overcompensate · overcompensates · overcompensated · overcompensating
To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in…To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
(transitive)To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
More definitions
- make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
Translations
1 languagesForms
overcompensates, overcompensating, overcompensated, overcompensated| Base form | overcompensate · to overcompensate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overcompensates |
| Present participle | overcompensating |
| Past simple | overcompensated |
| Past participle | overcompensated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- make excessive corrections for fear of making an error:over-correct
- make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities:covercompensate
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle