Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcharge
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
Definition
To charge someone more than the rightful price.
Examples
- The repair shop tried to overcharge me for the service.
- After realizing the restaurant’s prices, I felt they had overcharged us.
- Be careful when booking hotels; some might overcharge unsuspecting tourists.
Meaning
Overcharge means to ask for a higher price than what is fair or correct, often taking advantage of someone’s lack of knowledge about the true value.
Synonyms
- exorbitant charge
- overprice
- overbill
