Synonyms of overcharge
12 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for overcharge is gouge. Other synonyms of overcharge are hyperbolize, overstate, stretch, big up and exaggerate. The opposite of overcharge is undercharge.
Synonyms and similar words for overcharge
verbTo charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while...
verbTo exaggerate.
- hyperbolizeTo represent or talk about with hyperbole.
- overstateTo exaggerate; to state or claim to a greater degree than reality.
- stretchTo make inaccurate by exaggeration.
- big up slangTo proclaim or exaggerate the importance of; to promote.
- exaggerateTo overstate, to describe more than the fact.
- overdoTo do too much; to exceed what is proper or true in doing; to carry too far.
- overemphasizeTo place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.
- play upTo make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
- three-sheetTo exaggerate, hype up, or show off.
- cut it fat UK, obsoleteTo exaggerate or show off.
nounAn excessive charge in an account.
- price gougingThe act of or an instance of charging services or pricing goods at unreasonably high prices.
Opposite of overcharge
verbTo charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while...
Meaning of overcharge
- verb To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
- verb To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
- verb To 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.
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Questions about synonyms of overcharge
- What is another word for overcharge?
- Overcharge has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as gouge, hyperbolize, overstate, stretch, big up, exaggerate, overdo and overemphasize.
- What is the opposite of overcharge?
- The opposite of overcharge is undercharge.
- What does overcharge mean?
- Overcharge means to charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
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