over-correct vs overcompensate

over-correct and overcompensate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
over-correct	No	No	Yes	No
overcompensate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, over-correct and overcompensate are synonyms defined as:

over-correct and overcompensate: make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

over-correct (verb)	overcompensate (verb)
make excessive corrections for fear of making an error	make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
	make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities