overcharge

verb

over·​charge ˌō-vər-ˈchärj 

overcharged; overcharging; overcharges

transitive verb

1

: to charge too much or too fully

2

: to fill too full

3

: exaggerate, overdraw

intransitive verb

: to make an excessive charge

overcharge

ˈō-vər-ˌchärj 

noun

Synonyms of overcharge

• gouge
• sting
• surcharge
• cheat
• defraud

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Marathon paid the additional amount, while arguing that they were being overcharged and taxed for business that did not occur in Carson, but rather in other jurisdictions. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

In 2024, the El Dorado County grand jury found that the district had overcharged the public in fees was irresponsibly holding large cash reserves without funding improvements. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The motion also claims both sets of prosecutors overcharged him. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Officials said the problem has been fixed and any drivers who were overcharged will be automatically refunded. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for overcharge

• barge
• charge
• large
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge

Kids Definition

overcharge

verb

over·​charge ˌō-vər-ˈchärj 

1

: to charge too much

2

: to fill or load too full

a cannon overcharged with powder

overcharge

ˈō-vər-ˌchärj 

noun