Definition of "overcharge" in Englisch

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.

2. (transitive) To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.

3. To charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge.

4. (transitive, dated) To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.

5. (transitive, dated) To fill too full; to crowd.

   • October 22, 1706, Alexander Pope, letter to Mr. Walsh Our language is naturally overcharged with consonants.

6. (transitive, dated) To exaggerate.

   • to overcharge a description

noun

1. An excessive load or burden.

2. An excessive charge in an account.

3. Any amount erroneously charged to a customer above the correct price for a product or service.