3 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 teacher praised Sarah so much that it felt like an attempt to overcompensate for her earlier criticism.
The chef decided to overcompensate for the lack of salt by adding too much pepper to the soup.
The superhero would overcompensate by saving the day multiple times to prove his worth.
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