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OVERCOMPENSATIONS

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Overcompensations.

Overcompensations - as a noun

(psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite

Excessive compensation

Example Sentences

"His constant bragging is just a sign of overcompensations for his insecurities."
"His excessive spending was a result of overcompensations for his unhappy childhood."
"Her perfectionist tendencies are a result of overcompensations for her fear of being judged."
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Is OVERCOMPENSATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
No, overcompensations is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is OVERCOMPENSATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overcompensations is valid for Words With Friends
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OVERCOMPENSATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 32.

Is OVERCOMPENSATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
No, overcompensations is NOT valid for WordFeud
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OVERCOMPENSATIONS is not a valid WordFeud word.

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