overcompensate vs over-correct

overcompensate and over-correct both are verbs.

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

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

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

overcompensate (verb)	over-correct (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