overcompensate

v.

1.

to make excessive corrections for fear of making an error.

Verb	1.	overcompensate - make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities; "he is compensating for being a bad father" Synonyms: compensate, cover
	2.	overcompensate - make excessive corrections for fear of making an error Synonyms: over-correct

compensate, correct, counterbalance, cover, even off, even out, even up, insure, overcompensation, underwrite