noun🔗ShareAn excessive load or burden."The heavy overcharge of homework assignments made it difficult for students to have a social life. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn excessive charge in an account."The overcharge on my phone bill was surprising; I only used a few minutes. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill."The taxi driver tried to overcharge me by adding an extra ten dollars to the fare. "businesseconomyfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity."The phone charger overcharged the phone battery, causing it to overheat. "technologyelectronicsenergydeviceelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo charge (someone) with an inflated number or degree of legal charges (for example, charging them with a more serious crime than was committed); to upcharge."The mechanic tried to overcharge me for the car repair by adding unnecessary services to the bill. "lawbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress."The taxi driver tried to overcharge me by taking a longer route and adding extra fees. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fill too full; to crowd."The bus was overcharged with passengers, making it very crowded and uncomfortable. "amountbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo exaggerate."to overcharge a description"businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading