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English
Etymology
From 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.
Translations
to do an excessive amount in one area to overcome a perceived lack in another area
to provide with excessive pay or reward