Synonyms of gouging

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noun

as in extortion

the exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services

a hotline that consumers may use to report gouging at gasoline stations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extortion
• cheating
• overcharging
• fleecing
• highway robbery
• swindling
• defrauding
• chiseling
• skinning
• chiselling

gouging

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verb

present participle of gouge

as in stinging

to charge (someone) too much for goods or services

since I had forgotten the sunscreen, I was forced to buy it from the concession stand at the beach—where they gouged me for it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stinging
• overcharging
• cheating
• surcharging
• defrauding
• soaking
• sticking
• clipping
• fleecing
• skinning
• mischarging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undercharging