Overcharge Definition & Meaning

overcharge
noun
  1. a price that is too high
verb
  1. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  2. place too much a load on; "don't overload the car"

"Overcharge" in song lyrics

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  • "medical billing overcharge"
    AOL — AOL

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