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OVERCOMPENSATING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word overcompensating. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word overcompensating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OVERCOMPENSATING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1boasting
verb, nounv, n
2aggrandizing
adjectiveadj
3amplifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
4boosting
verb, nounv, n
5embellishing
verbv
6exaggerating
verb, adjectivev, adj
7flaunting
verb, adjectivev, adj
8glorifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
9grandstanding
nounn
10hyping
verb, adjectivev, adj
11inflating
verb, adjectivev, adj
12magnifying
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
13overdoing
verbv
14overstating
verbv
15showboating
verb, nounv, n
16compensate
verbv
17cover
verb, nounv, n
18over-correct
verbv

Best Hypernyms For OVERCOMPENSATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overcompensating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
compensate correct counterbalance redress right
Phrases (3)
even offeven outeven up

Alternatives for BOASTING

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