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overcompensation

[oh-ver-kom-puhn-sey-shuhn] / ˈoʊ vərˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən /
NOUN
recompense
Synonyms
STRONG
amends atonement compensation cue damages emolument expiation gravy indemnification indemnity pay payment propitiation quittance recovery redemption redress remuneration reparation repayment requital restitution retrieval return reward royalty salvo satisfaction sweetener tip wages
WEAK
bus fare recoupment retrievement solatium
Antonyms
STRONG
dissatisfaction penalty
WEAK
take

Example Sentences

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But it also has a strong whiff of overcompensation.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

He wore Kendall’s clothes and practiced self-doubt and the art of overcompensation.

From New York Times • May 31, 2023

Start your own coffee company that's draped in gun-related imagery and pretend it doesn't scream "overcompensation."

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022

Paxton said he rushed his return from the back injury, his mechanics were not what they needed to be, and the overcompensation led to the arm troubles.

From Washington Times • Feb. 18, 2021

After what I’ve been through, some overcompensation is to be expected.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.