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OVERCOMPENSATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Overcompensates.

Overcompensates - as a verb

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

Example: "He is compensating for being a bad father"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
over-correct

Example Sentences

"He overcompensates for his insecurity by bragging about his accomplishments."
"She overcompensates for her guilt by showering her children with gifts."
"The company overcompensates its employees with lavish bonuses and perks."
"John overcompensates for his lack of height by acting overly aggressive."
"She overcompensates for her shyness by being excessively talkative."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERCOMPENSATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overcompensates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERCOMPENSATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is OVERCOMPENSATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overcompensates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERCOMPENSATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is OVERCOMPENSATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overcompensates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERCOMPENSATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.

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