overcompensate

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§1: make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
§2: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
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