To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“Even if they intend to overcharge us, who could have the heart to say no?”
To load with too great a burden or cargo
“The captain warned the crew not to overcharge the ship with excessive cargo, as it could lead to instability and potential disaster.”
To unjustly embellish, embroider, or exaggerate the cost or price of something
“The shady contractor tried to overcharge the unsuspecting homeowner by inflating the labor and materials costs.”
To give a commodity an excessive price
To make, or seek to make, an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally
To apply a surcharge
To cause sadness, distress or anxiety to
Plural for an addition of extra charge on the agreed or stated price
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