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overcompensate

/,oʊvə'kɑmpɛn,seɪt/ · oʊvəkɑmpɛnseɪt

Overcompensate has 5 syllables: o · ver · com · pen · sate.

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ver
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verb. Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error.

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

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