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Meaning of overcharge

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overcharge

noun

Definitions

  1. An excessive load or burden.

  2. An excessive charge in an account.

verb

Definitions

  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.