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overcompensate

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

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

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
coverover-correct
pasttense
overcompensated
presentparticiple
overcompensating
thirdpersonsingular
overcompensates
pastparticiple
overcompensated