overcompensate vs correct

overcompensate is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

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

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of overcompensate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than overcompensate:

Other hypernyms of overcompensate include compensate, redress, right.

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of overcompensate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than overcompensate:

overcompensate: make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
correct: adjust for

Other hypernyms of overcompensate include compensate, counterbalance, even off, even out, even up, make up.

overcompensate (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

overcompensate (verb)	correct (verb)
make excessive corrections for fear of making an error	treat a defect
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities	make right or correct
	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
	censure severely
	fall in value
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for