English dictionary
surcharge
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An overcharge; an excessive load or burden; a load greater than can well be borne.
Source: webster1913
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A charge over the usual or legal rates.
Source: webster1913
verb
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charge an extra fee, as for a special service
Source: WordNet 3.0
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rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Antonyms underchargeSource: WordNet 3.0
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fill to capacity with people
ExamplesThe air raids had surcharged the emergency wards.
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print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote
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fill to an excessive degree
ExamplesThe air was surcharged with tension.
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place too much a load on
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show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
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To overload; to overburden; to overmatch; to overcharge; as, to <i>surcharge</i> a beast or a ship; to <i>surcharge</i> a cannon.
Source: webster1913
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To print or write a surcharge on (a postage stamp).
Source: webster1913