Definition of "overcompensates" [overcompensates]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overcompensate. (verb)

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• "'overcompensates', bringing about the stimulatory or beneficial effect, the 'overcompensation' feature itself an evolved adaptive mechanism that strengthens with exposure to the stressor, accounting for '' '"
• "'overcompensates', bringing about the stimulatory or beneficial effect, the 'overcompensation' feature itself an evolved adaptive mechanism that strengthens with exposure to the stressor, accounting for"
• "Reynolds thankfully keeps the whole 'cocky, arrogant jerk in need of a life lesson' thing in check, as his Hal Jordan is presented as a generally decent man who overcompensates for his own fear, a trait pretty much every major character calls him on throughout."