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"To excessively compensate or reward; to provide more than necessary in an attempt to make up for something." more

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I am overcompensating for my lack of sleep by drinking too much coffee.

Overcompensate

oh-ver-kom-puhn-seyt
verbTo excessively compensate or reward; to provide more than necessary in an attempt to make up for something.
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Last Updated On: July 6, 2024
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