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overcompensated

/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪtɪd/

Translations

overcompensateverb

overcompensated

Past Simple

overcompensated

Past Simple

overcompensated

Past Participle

overcompensating

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmpənseɪt/

/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪt/

surcompenserSens psychologique ou comportemental : compenser de façon excessive pour masquer une faiblesse, une faute ou un manque.

He tends to overcompensate for his lack of experience by working extra hours.

Il a tendance à surcompenser son manque d’expérience en travaillant des heures supplémentaires.

Additional translations

compenser excessivementEmploi plus général, notamment pour une compensation financière ou matérielle supérieure à ce qui est dû.

Synonyms

compensate excessively

make up for too much

Antonyms

overcompensateverb

To take excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem.

He tends to overcompensate for his lack of experience by working extra hours.

To compensate someone or something to an excessive degree, paying or rewarding more than is reasonable or due.

The insurance company overcompensated the policyholder for the minor damage to his car.