surcharge

¹sur·charge

verb \ˈsər-ˌchärj\

Definition of SURCHARGE

transitive verb

1

a : overcharge b : to charge an extra fee c : to show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given

2

British : overstock

3

: to fill or load to excess <the atmosphere … was surcharged with war hysteria — H. A. Chippendale>

4

a : to mark a surcharge on (a stamp) b : overprint <surcharge a banknote>

Examples of SURCHARGE

1. <contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly>

Origin of SURCHARGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French surcharger, from sur- + charger to load, charge — more at charge

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to SURCHARGE

Synonyms: gouge, soak, sting, overcharge

Antonyms: undercharge

Related Words: cheat, defraud, stick; clip, fleece, skin; mischarge

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Rhymes with SURCHARGE

at-large, depth charge, discharge, enlarge, fixed charge, litharge, recharge, take-charge, uncharge, writ large