overcompensate
verb
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verb
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English compensate English overcompensate From over- + compensate.
- To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
- To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.