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Meaning of word overcompensate from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities.

Example : He is compensating for being a bad father.

Synonyms : compensate, cover

Meaning : Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error.

Synonyms : over-correct

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.