overcharge
verb
over·charge
ˌō-vər-ˈchärj 
overcharged; overcharging; overcharges
: to make an excessive charge
Examples of overcharge in a Sentence
He overcharges for car repairs.
He overcharges his customers for car repairs.
The store overcharged me for my skirt.
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Trump claims that American ships are being overcharged and that China controls it.
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The combined total of fines last year was over $500,000 for dozens of retailers throughout North Carolina for overcharging customers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape, or form.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The combined total of fines last year was over $500,000 for dozens of retailers throughout North Carolina for overcharging customers.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2025
American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Overcharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcharge. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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overcharge
verb
over·charge
ˌō-vər-ˈchärj
1
: to charge too much
2
: to fill or load too full
a cannon overcharged with powder
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