overcompensate
verb (used with object)
to compensate or reward excessively; overpay.
will overcompensate
-
future tenseof overcompensate.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The show has already been renewed for a second season, so there’s a good chance Emmy voters will overcompensate next time around.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 12, 2018
