overcharge

• Substantivo que designa um preço excessivamente alto, geralmente acima do valor justo ou padrão, ou o ato de cobrar esse valor.

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.

   Preço abusivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosextortionprice gougingrip-off

   Antônimosbargaindiscount

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de cobrar um preço excessivo por produtos ou serviços, ou de colocar carga elétrica em excesso numa bateria.

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.

   Cobrar a mais

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheatfleecegougerip offsoakstingsurcharge

   Antônimosundercharge

2. Overload or overburdenB2formal

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

   Sobrecarregar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosburdenencumberoppressoverburdenoverloadovertaxweigh down

   Antônimosdischargelightenrelieveunload