OVERCHARGING Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

overcharging 1 of 2

noun

as in extortion

the exaction of a grossly excessive charge for goods or services stores that were prosecuted for overcharging during and after the hurricane

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verb

present participle of overcharge

as in gouging

to charge (someone) too much for goods or services I think that store may have overcharged us for the shoes, which were supposed to be on sale

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undercharging

as in overloading

to fill or load to excess overcharged his thesis with long, fancy words

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Speaking at a news conference, Johnson added that the workers not only funneled their earnings but also stole sensitive company information or leveraged it to demand extortion payments.

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The suspects not only worked IT jobs but also stole confidential data, including source code, from their employers, with the goal of financial extortion.

Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024

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