overcompensation (noun)

1. In the horror movie, the villain used overcompensation by using excessive violence to compensate for his own fear and insecurities.

2. The exaggerated movements and actions of the cartoon character showed a form of overcompensation, trying to compensate for his lack of confidence.

3. The protagonist in the anime series showed overcompensation by possessing extraordinary powers to make up for feeling powerless in his real life.

4. The antagonist in the novel displayed overcompensation by constantly belittling others to compensate for his own feelings of inferiority.

1. The monk's excessive fasting and self-flagellation were an overcompensation for his previous sinful life.

2. After losing the war, the defeated country's excessive patriotism and aggression can be seen as an overcompensation for their previous military failures.

3. The protagonist's exaggerated prowess in battle was an overcompensation for his lack of confidence in social situations.

4. The artist's use of bold and vibrant colors in his paintings can be seen as an overcompensation for his dull and monotonous life.