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overcharge

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

finance

To charge someone more than the correct or fair price for goods or services.

Synonyms

fleece, inflate, surcharge

Examples of usage

  • The company was accused of overcharging customers for their products.
  • If you feel like you have been overcharged, make sure to check your receipt and contact customer service.
  • The mechanic overcharged me for the repairs on my car.
Context #2 | Noun

business

An excessive or unfair amount charged for goods or services.

Synonyms

excess charge, overpricing, premium

Examples of usage

  • I was shocked when I saw the overcharge on my bill.
  • The overcharge on the invoice was a mistake that needed to be corrected.
  • The customers were not happy with the overcharge for the additional services.

Translations

Translations of the word "overcharge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrecarga

🇮🇳 अधिभार

🇩🇪 Überladung

🇮🇩 kelebihan beban

🇺🇦 перевантаження

🇵🇱 przeciążenie

🇯🇵 過負荷

🇫🇷 surcharge

🇪🇸 sobrecarga

🇹🇷 aşırı yük

🇰🇷 과부하

🇸🇦 حمل زائد

🇨🇿 přetížení

🇸🇰 preťaženie

🇨🇳 超载

🇸🇮 preobremenitev

🇮🇸 ofhleðsla

🇰🇿 артық жүк

🇬🇪 ზედმეტი დატვირთვა

🇦🇿 aşırı yüklənmə

🇲🇽 sobrecarga

Word origin

The word 'overcharge' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'over' (beyond) and 'charge'. It initially referred to charging excessively or beyond what is fair. Over the years, the term has become commonly used in various industries, especially in finance and business, to describe the act of charging more than the correct or fair price for goods or services.

See also: chargeable, charged, charger, charges, charging, decharging, discharge, recharge, supercharger, surcharge.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,755, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.