overcompensate

over- +‎ compensate

overcompensate (third-person singular simple present overcompensates, present participle overcompensating, simple past and past participle overcompensated)

1. (intransitive) To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
2. (transitive) To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.

• overcompensation
• overcompensatory