surcharge
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(noun) an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill).
Noun Definition 1
(verb) rip off; ask an unreasonable price. Synonyms: overcharge, soak, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob, hook.
Verb Definition 2
(verb) fill to capacity with people. Examples: "The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards."
Verb Definition 3
(verb) fill to an excessive degree. Examples: "The air was surcharged with tension."
Verb Definition 5
(verb) place too much a load on. Synonyms: overload, overcharge. Examples: "Don't overload the car."
Verb Definition 6