overcharge

Etymology

From Middle English overchargen, equivalent to over- +‎ charge.

Verb

overcharge (third-person singular simple present overcharges, present participle overcharging, simple past and past participle overcharged)

1. (transitive, intransitive) To charge (somebody) more money than the correct amount or to surpass a certain limit while charging a bill.
2. (transitive) To continue to charge (an electrical device) beyond its capacity.
3. (transitive, dated) To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress.

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4. (transitive, dated) To fill too full; to crowd.
   • Addison

     Our language is overcharged with consonants.

5. (transitive, dated) To exaggerate.

   to overcharge a description

Noun

overcharge (plural overcharges)

1. An excessive load or burden.
2. An excessive charge in an account.