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overcharge Definition

over·charge (ō′vər c̸härj′; also, and for n.always, ō′vər c̸härj′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·charged′, -·charg′·ing

  1. to charge too high a price (to)
  2. to overload or fill too full
  3. to exaggerate

noun

  1. an excessive charge
  2. a load that is too full or heavy

overcharge Synonyms

overcharge

v.

overtax, cheat, charge to excess, overburden, strain, lay it on*, rip off*, diddle*; see also deceive.

overcharge Usage Examples

Object

  • battery: In a quest to make sure that don't overcharge the battery, most of these err on the side of caution.
  • customer: Despite the promise of cheaper water, the company has twice been fined for overcharging customers.
  • people: Being grumpy and overcharging people means that more and more people will look overseas for production.
  • government: Private firms contracted to local councils have been notoriously corrupt, but the arms sector is equally notorious for overcharging the government.

Converse of object

  • do: When you must face Drake at the end, instead of shooting him with the beams, avoid his rockets and do an overcharge.
  • avoid: Time and current checked charge to avoid overcharge, memory effect and deep discharge.
  • reclaim: Therefore, any overcharge reclaimed by IBAS is returned direct to our member.

Modifies a noun

  • protection: The 21 Amp Charge Controller will provide reliable overcharge protection for larger solar systems up to 315 watts.
  • customer: The fact that dodgy garages overcharge customers does not excuse motorists from getting their cars inspected.

Modifying Another Word

  • grossly: The work has been examined by the police officer who confirms that the IP has been grossly overcharged for the minimal work carried out.
  • not: Battery pack and charger safety tips: Read instructions before using battery pack and charger and do not overcharge the battery pack.
  • n't: In a quest to make sure that do n't overcharge the battery, most of these err on the side of caution.
  • seriously: There is no doubt that the tire buying UK motorist has been seriously overcharged for years.
  • never: Installers are nominated by members of the public based on criteria such as timekeeping, cleanliness, and never overcharging.
  • then: A note on NTL's policy of overcharging then offering to credit the money back to you against future services.

Noun used with modifier

  • contractor: A speech at of people ages to client from contractor overcharges.

Used with why or when

  • when: Taxis should preferably be pre-booked as there are reports of gross overcharging when picked up casually at the airport.

Preposition: for

  • service: At the same time, students in the more popular subjects are finding themselves overcharged for under-resourced services.
  • work: The work has been examined by the police officer who confirms that the IP has been grossly overcharged for the minimal work carried out.
  • product: The company is said to have overcharged for pharmaceutical products from October 1997 to December 2001.