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overcompensate

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
    intransitive
  2. To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
    transitive

Equivalents

Françaissurcompenser
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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

overcompensated overcompensates overcompensating overcomplicate overcomplicated overcomplicates

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