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overcharge

The English word “overcharge” has 10 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
  2. To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
  3. 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.
  4. To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.
  5. To fill too full; to crowd.
  6. To exaggerate.

noun

  1. An excessive load or burden.
  2. An excessive charge in an account.
  3. Any amount erroneously charged to a customer above the correct price for a product or service.
  4. An excessive charge of a rechargeable battery.

Etymology

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

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