5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overcompensate' in a Sentence
"To excessively compensate or reward; to provide more than necessary in an attempt to make up for something." more
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The chef had overcompensated for the mild flavors in the dish by adding an excessive amount of spices.
The store manager had overcompensated for the previous day's low sales by offering irresistible discounts.
Having received complaints about noise, the neighbors had overcompensated by playing loud music all night.
He had overcompensated his team members with lavish gifts after the successful project completion.
Sarah realized she had overcompensated in her workout routine and ended up with muscle soreness.
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