overcompensate

/ˌoʊvərˈkɑmpənseɪt/
verb
  1. To try too hard to make up for a perceived weakness or mistake, often resulting in excessive behavior.
    • After losing the first game, the team overcompensated by playing too aggressively.
    • She overcompensated for being late by bringing expensive gifts for everyone.
    • He overcompensates for his shyness by telling loud jokes at parties.
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