1. compresses something more than is necessary, appropriate, or desirable
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overcompress'

Examples

• The algorithm overcompresses the image, resulting in visible pixelation.
• If you overcompress the spring too much, it will lose its elasticity.
• The software overcompresses audio files, degrading sound quality.
• He overcompresses the data to fit it into a smaller storage space.
• Overcompressing the file reduces its size but sacrifices clarity.