Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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overcompensate | No | No | Yes | No |
counterbalance | Yes | No | Yes | No |
overcompensate (noun) | counterbalance (noun) |
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a weight that balances another weight | |
a compensating equivalent | |
equality of distribution |
overcompensate (verb) | counterbalance (verb) |
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make excessive corrections for fear of making an error | oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions |
make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities | contrast with equal weight or force |
adjust for |