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OVER-CORRECT

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Over-Correct.

Over-Correct - as a verb

Make excessive corrections for fear of making an error

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcompensate

Example Sentences

"She tends to over-correct when driving, making sharp turns to avoid any slightest obstacle."
"The teacher advised the student not to over-correct their pronunciation, as it may sound unnatural."
"During the race, the runner over-corrected his posture, causing him to stumble and lose his momentum."
"The pilot had to over-correct the plane's trajectory to avoid a collision with another aircraft."
"He over-corrected his swing in golf and ended up hitting the ball way off course."
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Is OVER-CORRECT a valid Scrabble word?
No, over-correct is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is OVER-CORRECT a valid Words With Friends word?
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