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US/ˌoʊ.vərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈtʃɑːdʒ/
to ask a customer to pay too much money for something
In context
The taxi driver overcharged us, so we asked for a receipt.
If a store overcharges you, ask the manager to fix the bill.
The hotel overcharged him for the minibar, and he complained at the front desk.
Words that go with overcharge
verb + noun
- overcharge customersSome shops overcharge customers who do not speak the language.
- overcharge touristsTaxis at the airport often overcharge tourists.
adverb + verb
- accidentally overchargeWe accidentally overcharged you; here is your refund.
verb + preposition
- overcharge forThey overcharge for bottled water.
- overcharge byThe bank overcharged him by twenty dollars.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop overcharged for me.Correct: The shop overcharged me.