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Definition overcompensate in British English

overcompensate verb

[intransitive]verb
/ˌəʊvə(r)ˈkɒmpənˌseɪt/
1

to do more than you need to do in trying to correct a fault

Example

Don't overcompensate for your lack of experience by driving too slowly.

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Definition overcompensate in British English