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Rareovercompensate
The correct spelling is overcompensate.
How to pronounce overcompensate
verb
Say it like: Ove-rco-mpe-nsa-te
The correct spelling is overcompensate. To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
- 2.To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
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