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make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

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  1. v. make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities
  2. v. make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
  3. v:100 v make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities v make excessive corrections for fear of making an error