overcompensate
English
Etymology
over- + compensate
Verb
overcompensate (third-person singular simple present overcompensates, present participle overcompensating, simple past and past participle overcompensated)
- (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.
Related terms
- overcompensation
- overcompensatory