overcorrect

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkərekt/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkərɛkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to correct excessively; to punish too severely
adj.excessively corrective

Phrases & Collocations

overcorrect behavior

overcorrect mistakes

overcorrect actions

overcorrect response

overcorrect tendencies

overcorrect judgment

overcorrect approach

overcorrect strategy

overcorrect adjustments

overcorrect feedback

Example Sentences

sometimes, people tend to overcorrect their mistakes.

overcorrecting can lead to new problems.

it's easy to overcorrect when you receive feedback.

she tends to overcorrect her writing style.

overcorrecting can make your speech sound unnatural.

he overcorrected his approach to the project.

don't overcorrect; just make small adjustments.

overcorrecting can confuse your audience.

she was careful not to overcorrect her students' work.

overcorrecting often leads to frustration.

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