Definition of Overjustify

1. Verb. (transitive) To justify excessively; to provide too much justification for. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive psychology) ''Specifically'', to provide external incentive for an already-internally-motivated behavior, thereby risking the loss of the original motivation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overjustify

overjealous
overjet
overjoy
overjoyed
overjoying
overjoys
overjubilant
overjump
overjumped
overjumping
overjumps
overjust
overjustification
overjustified
overjustifies
overjustify (current term)
overjustifying
overkeen
overkeep
overkeeps
overkept
overkest
overkill
overkilled
overkilling
overkills
overkind
overking
overkings
overknee

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