Answer: overcompensates

AnswerCrossword Clue
OVERCOMPENSATESActs excessively
OVERCOMPENSATESTries too hard to make up for a weakness
OVERCOMPENSATESRewards unduly
overcompensatesOVERCOMPENSATE, to compensate excessively
overcompensatesTake excessive measures in attempting to correct or make amends for an error, weakness, or problem