OVERCOMPENSATING
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Overcompensating.
Overcompensating - 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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"He always wore expensive clothes to hide his insecurity, but it was clear he was overcompensating."
"Her loud and boastful behavior was a sign of overcompensating for her lack of confidence."
"The exaggerated tales he told about his accomplishments were a result of overcompensating."
"His aggressive driving style was a way of overcompensating for his feelings of powerlessness."
"She tirelessly volunteered for every task in the office, overcompensating for her fear of rejection."
Word Game Points
Is OVERCOMPENSATING a valid Scrabble word?
No, overcompensating is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is OVERCOMPENSATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overcompensating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERCOMPENSATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.
Is OVERCOMPENSATING a valid WordFeud word?
No, overcompensating is NOT valid for WordFeud
Invalid WordOVERCOMPENSATING is not a valid WordFeud word.
