overcompensate

/ˌˈoʊvərˌkɑmpənˈseɪt/

Other forms: overcompensating; overcompensated; overcompensates

Definitions of overcompensate

1. verb

   make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
   synonyms: compensate, cover

   cover, insure, underwrite

   protect by insurance

   type of:

   compensate, correct, counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up

   adjust for
2. verb

   make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
   synonyms: over-correct

   type of:

   compensate, correct, redress, right

   make reparations or amends for