Apparent overcompensation Synonyms

Definitions for Apparent


  • (adjective) appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
  • (adjective) capable of being seen
  • (adjective) not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

Definitions for Overcompensation


  • (noun) excessive compensation
  • (noun) (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite