Overcompensation

Synonyms of overcompensation

• overindulgence
• excessive compensation
• overcorrection

Antonyms of overcompensation

• underindulgence
• undercompensation
• undercorrection

Collocations of overcompensation

overcompensation for

Frequency: 70 %

His constant need for approval was just an overcompensation for his lack of self-confidence.

overcompensation in

Frequency: 60 %

Her perfectionism was an overcompensation in response to her fear of failure.

overcompensation by

Frequency: 50 %

His flashy car was seen as an overcompensation by his coworkers for his small stature.

overcompensation with

Frequency: 40 %

She tried to mask her insecurity with overcompensation with a loud and aggressive demeanor.

Idiomatic Expressions for overcompensation

• Phrase: overcompensation mechanism
  Meaning: a psychological defense mechanism in which a person tries to counteract feelings of inferiority or inadequacy by overemphasizing or exaggerating certain traits or behaviors
  Usage: His constant need to be the center of attention is seen as an overcompensation mechanism for his deep-seated insecurities.