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gouge

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of gouge

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 of gouge

overcharge, soak, sting, surcharge
Words Related to gouge

cheat, defraud, stick

clip, fleece, skin

mischarge
Antonyms of gouge

undercharge

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