overcharge

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Synonyms: overchange, overcharged, cover charge, overlarge, overcare, overcharges, overshare

Antonyms: overchange, overcharged, cover charge, overlarge, overcare, overcharges, overshare

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[charge]] (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To continue to [[charge]] (an [[electrical]] device) beyond its [[capacity]].
3. To [[charge]] (someone) with an inflated number or degree of [[legal]] [[charge]]s (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to [[upcharge]].
4. {{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To charge or load too heavily; to [[burden]]; to [[oppress]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To fill too full; to [[crowd]].
6. {{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To [[exaggerate]].

Noun

1. An [[excessive]] [[load]] or [[burden]].
2. An excessive [[charge]] in an [[account]].
3. Any amount [[erroneous]]ly charged to a [[customer]] above the correct price for a product or service.
4. An excessive charge of a rechargeable battery.

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