overcharge

• Substantiv, das einen zu hohen Preis bezeichnet, der über dem angemessenen oder üblichen Betrag liegt; auch die Handlung, jemandem zu viel zu berechnen.

A noun referring to a price that is excessively high, typically more than the fair or standard amount.

1. Excessive priceB2formal

   A price that is too high, especially one that is unfairly or illegally high.

   Überhöhter Preis

   • The customer complained about the overcharge on their bill.
   • The company was fined for an overcharge on utility fees.
   • He demanded a refund for the overcharge at the store.

   Synonymeextortionprice gougingrip-off

   Antonymebargaindiscount

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, von jemandem einen zu hohen Preis für Waren oder Dienstleistungen zu verlangen, oder einen Akkumulator mit zu viel elektrischer Ladung zu belasten.

A verb used to indicate the act of charging someone too high a price for goods or services, or of putting too much electrical charge into a battery.

1. Charge too muchB1formal

   To ask someone to pay more than the fair or standard price for something.

   Zu viel verlangen

   • The taxi driver tried to overcharge me for a short ride.
   • They overcharged us for the hotel room because of a mistake.
   • Always check the bill to make sure you haven't been overcharged.

   Synonymecheatfleecegougerip offsoakstingsurcharge

   Antonymeundercharge

2. Overload or overburdenB2formal

   To put too much weight, pressure, or responsibility on something or someone.

   Überlasten

   • Be careful not to overcharge the electrical circuit with too many devices.
   • The manager overcharged the team with unrealistic deadlines.
   • Overcharging the battery can damage it permanently.

   Synonymeburdenencumberoppressoverburdenoverloadovertaxweigh down

   Antonymedischargelightenrelieveunload