overcompensate

[US]/əʊvə'kɒmpenseɪt/
[UK]/'ovɚ'kɑmpɛn'set/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. to make more than necessary compensation

Example Sentences

That`s an inferiority complex where short men overcompensate by being aggressive.

Some people overcompensate for their insecurities by showing off.

He tends to overcompensate for his lack of experience by acting overly confident.

She tends to overcompensate for her shyness by being overly talkative.

Some people overcompensate in relationships by being overly generous.

It's important not to overcompensate for past mistakes by being too cautious in the future.

She tends to overcompensate for her lack of attention by being overly critical.

He overcompensated for his earlier failures by working twice as hard.

Some people overcompensate for their fears by being overly controlling.

She tends to overcompensate for her lack of confidence by being overly aggressive.

It's important not to overcompensate in negotiations by offering too much too soon.

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