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verb

ˌō-vər-ˈchärj How to pronounce overcharge (audio)
Definition of overchargenext
1
as in to gouge
to charge (someone) too much for goods or services I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale

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2
as in to load
to fill or load to excess overcharged his thesis with long, fancy words

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overcharge

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noun

as in rate

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Recent Examples of overcharge
Verb
Its staff then goes over the data on health care costs and utilization to determine what rates will allow the companies’ insurance plans to remain stable without overcharging. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 13 July 2026 One of the biggest is the potential for being overcharged by service providers. — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
These have also undergone safety validation through abuse tests, which include nail penetration, overcharge, and external short-circuit testing. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 Eventually, the utility was required to refund its customers an overcharge. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overcharge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcharge
  1. gouge
  2. load
  3. rate
  4. sting
  5. overload
  6. tariff
  7. surcharge
  8. overburden
Verb
  • The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Also, refrain from pressure washing aggressively, as this can gouge the wood.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Definition of gouge
Verb
  • Similarly, loading up the XI for the opener away to Fulham with players who have enjoyed the benefits of a full pre-season makes sense, too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Singles by Trout, Nolan Schanuel and Vaughn Grissom loaded the bases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • The success rate of players returning from a second Tommy John is not as high as those who have the procedure once, but the road back isn’t impossible.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Today, with an imploded refi business and rates closing in on 7%, the AI mortgage company’s market value stands at just $300 million.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rate
Verb
  • Spray the nest from a distance to reduce the chances of being stung.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • The full-backs are just as important to the picture, pushing high to overload wide areas and stretch defences.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Semafor reported that Spotify's leadership believes some podcast companies overload their shows with ads — and Podnews recently documented shows opening with more than eight minutes of pre-roll.
    — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of overload
Noun
  • Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where successive heatwaves are straining an economy already under pressure from US tariffs, Chinese competition and higher energy prices because of the Iran war.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Warnock voted for it after receiving assurances of guardrails on a new tariff policy.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of tariff
Verb
  • Massachusetts law requires utility companies to collect an energy efficiency surcharge on all Massachusetts energy consumers.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Domestic flights will also get surcharged.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of surcharge
Verb
  • The former Florida Gator will help the Panthers get through training camp and through their next three preseason games without overburdening backup Kenny Pickett and starter Bryce Young.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fuel supply risks Adding nuclear battleships to the US defense load directly risks the AUKUS partnership by overburdening key industrial assets.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of overburden

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