overcorrect
/ˌoʊvərkəˈrɛkt/
verb
- To make too big a change when trying to fix a problem, often creating a new problem.
- When learning to drive, beginners often overcorrect the steering and swerve.
- The teacher tried to help the student but overcorrected his grammar, making the sentence awkward.
- If you overcorrect the camera's white balance, the photo will look unnatural.
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