overcompensated
- past participle of overcompensate.
- past tense form of overcompensate.
Example Sentences
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He got a reprieve when the Eagles were called for an illegal formation, but given a second chance, York overcompensated and pulled a 41-yard attempt left.
From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023
Others are saying she overcompensated for her unconvincing aggressiveness last time round - and was too defensive this time.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2022
He said some of the workers’ complaints stem from an error made in calculating daily performance bonuses for two crews, in which one was overcompensated and the other undercompensated, but that was quickly fixed.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2022
After its sales skyrocketed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Peloton overcompensated by spending hundreds of millions to expedite shipping and build a new factory.
From The Verge • Feb. 19, 2022
Jessie lifted up a knee to prop up the tray but overcompensated.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
