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OVERCHARGES Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word overcharges. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word overcharges. (close relations)
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costly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• entailing great loss or sacrifice

• having a high price

excessive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• beyond normal limits

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

exorbitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

expensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• high in price or charging high prices

high
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• greater than normal in quantity or amount

• (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')

• used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

noun

• a lofty level or position or degree

• an air mass of higher than normal pressure

• a state of sustained elation

• a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics

• a high place

• a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

• a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed

adverb

• at a great altitude

• in or to a high position, amount, or degree

• in a rich manner

• far up toward the source

adjective satellite

• standing above others in quality or position

• happy and excited and energetic

• (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted

• slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

inflated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

• pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

pricey
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a high price

steep
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a sharp inclination

noun

• a steep place (as on a hill)

adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

• of a slope; set at a high angle

verb

• devote (oneself) fully to

• let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

unconscionable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking a conscience

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

fleecing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the wool of a sheep or similar animal

• tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

• a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

• outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• shear the wool from

gouging
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

• and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves

• the act of gouging

verb

• force with the thumb

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• make a groove in

overpricing
nounn
verb

• price excessively high

surcharging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)

verb

• charge an extra fee, as for a special service

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• fill to capacity with people

• print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

• fill to an excessive degree

• place too much a load on

• show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given

swindling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

verb

• deprive of by deceit

surcharge
nounn
noun

• an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)

verb

• charge an extra fee, as for a special service

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• fill to capacity with people

• print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

• fill to an excessive degree

• place too much a load on

• show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given

fleece
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the wool of a sheep or similar animal

• tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

• a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

• outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• shear the wool from

gazump
verbv
verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• raise the price of something after agreeing on a lower price

hook
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a catch for locking a door

• a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

• anything that serves as an enticement

• a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

• a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

• a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

• a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

• a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

verb

• fasten with a hook

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

• hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

• take by theft

• make off with belongings of others

• hit with a hook

• catch with a hook

• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

• secure with the foot

• entice and trap

• approach with an offer of sexual favors

overload
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power

• an excessive burden

verb

• become overloaded

• fill to excess so that function is impaired

• place too much a load on

pluck
verbv
noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

Best Hypernyms For OVERCHARGES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overcharges, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
charge cheat chisel lade laden load
Phrases (1)
load up

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