Overcompensate Synonyms

ōvər-kŏmpən-sāt
To make corrections
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. overreact
  2. overdo a good thing
  3. blunder
  4. lean over too far backward
Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. over-correct
Make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. cover
  2. compensate

Words Related to Overcompensate

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Overcompensate Sentence Examples

  • I often overcompensate by attempting to recognize people regardless of familiarity.

  • Exercise helps burn more calories, but don't overcompensate by eating more.

  • It is a common mistake to overestimate calories burned during exercise and overcompensate by eating too much.

  • Many people estimate high and overcompensate by eating more food than the calories burned in exercise.

  • People often tend to grossly overestimate the calories burned during exercise and overcompensate by eating more calories because they think that they can.

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