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o·ver·cor·rect  (vr-k-rkt)
v. o·ver·cor·rect·ed, o·ver·cor·rect·ing, o·ver·cor·rects
v.tr.
To correct beyond what is needed, appropriate, or usual, especially when resulting in a mistake.
v.intr.
To correct something to an excessive or unusual degree.
over·cor·rection n.
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Melmon attempted to avoid a collision but overcorrected and rolled her Toyota SUV twice.
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