miscompensate

Etymology

From mis- + compensate.

miscompensate means to err when attempting to adapt to a condition. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

verb

To err when attempting to adapt to a condition.“A background spectrum (without any sample in the infrared beam) must be obtained in order to subtract atmospheric effects on the spectrum, but sometimes, because of momentary local changes in the atmosphere, the instrument miscompensates.”
To provide the wrong amount of payment as compensation.“The author criticizes this method of damage calculation and provides examples of how it can "miscompensate" plaintiff for economic loss, leading to an inefficient deterrent effect and excessive social costs.”