overcharge

English

verb
Definitions
  • (ambitransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
  • (transitive) 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.
  • (transitive) To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.
  • (transitive) To fill too full; to crowd.
  • (transitive) To exaggerate.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overchargen prefix from English charge.

Origin

English

charge

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