Meaning & Definition of word "Overcharge"

Overcharge

/ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

1. An excessive charge for a product or service.
- Example: The overcharge on my last bill was unexpected and unjustified.
2. The act of charging too much.
- Example: We filed a complaint due to the overcharge by the service provider.

1. To charge (someone) too much for a product or service.
- Example: The contractor tried to overcharge us for the renovation work.
2. To fill (a battery) with too much electricity.
- Example: If you overcharge the battery, it might get damaged.

The word 'overcharge' is derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive and the word 'charge' meaning to impose a cost or fee.

overcharge someone:

To charge someone an excessively high price.

overcharged battery:

A battery that has received too much voltage or current.

overcharging fees:

Additional fees that are excessively high.

charge:

To ask for a payment in return for goods or services.

fee:

A payment made for a service or as a charge for a privilege.

cost:

The amount that must be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Meaning: Being ripped off

Example Sentence: I felt totally overcharged when they asked for double the price.

Meaning: Getting taken advantage of

Example Sentence: That restaurant really overcharged us for the drinks.