Synonyms of gouge

gouge 1 of 2

verb

as in to sting

to charge (someone) too much for goods or services

since I had forgotten the sunscreen, I was forced to buy it from the concession stand at the beach—where they gouged me for it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sting
• overcharge
• cheat
• surcharge
• defraud
• soak
• stick
• fleece
• skin
• clip
• mischarge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undercharge

gouge

2 of 2

noun

as in hollow

Related Words

• hollow
• groove
• puncture
• stab
• punch
• perforation
• tear
• prick
• pinhole
• gash
• slash
• slit
• laceration
• pinprick
• rent
• incision
• cut
• rupture
• rip
• notch
• break

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gouge

Verb

Also, refrain from pressure washing aggressively, as this can gouge the wood. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026

The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Noun

Could the growling creature be responsible for the gouges by Zampanò’s dead body? — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 June 2026

Fighters cannot bite, strike the back of their opponent’s head or spine, grab the cage, or gouge eyeballs. — Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026