overcharge Definition
- 1to charge someone too much money for something
- 2to fill a container or battery with too much electric charge
Using overcharge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcharge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The mechanic overcharged me for the repairs.
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The store overcharged me for the shirt.
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The battery was overcharged and it exploded.
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The phone was overcharged and now it won't turn on.
overcharge Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for overcharge
Phrases with overcharge
to charge more than the appropriate or fair price for something
Example
The restaurant is overcharging for their food.
to charge a battery beyond its capacity, causing damage or explosion
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Be careful not to overcharge your phone battery.
to charge a customer more than the agreed or reasonable price for a product or service
Example
The repair shop overcharged the customer for the car parts.
Summary: overcharge in Brief
The verb 'overcharge' [ˌəʊvəˈtʃɑːdʒ] means to charge someone too much money for something or to fill a container or battery with too much electric charge. It can be used in phrases like 'overcharge for' and 'overcharge a customer.' The term has synonyms like 'inflate' and 'surcharge,' and informal equivalents like 'gouge' and 'rip off.'
