Definition of Overcompensate

to take extreme measures to correct a perceived weakness, error, or problem

Examples of Overcompensate in a sentence

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

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

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

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

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

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