overcharge

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.

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Origin

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

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