overcharge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
To charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge.
To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.
To fill too full; to crowd.
To exaggerate.

noun

An excessive load or burden.
An excessive charge in an account.
Any amount erroneously charged to a customer above the correct price for a product or service.

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From Middle English overchargen, equivalent to over- + charge.

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undercharge

overcharger

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