Gouge
Gouge verb - To charge (someone) too much for goods or services.
Usage example: since I had forgotten the sunscreen, I was forced to buy it from the concession stand at the beach—where they gouged me for it
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Synonyms for Gouge
Surcharge and gouge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surcharge" instead a verb "Gouge".
Surcharge
Surcharge verb - To charge (someone) too much for goods or services.
Usage example: contends that with the present tax structure, the state's lower-income residents are being surcharged and the wealthiest residents are getting off too lightly
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Synonyms for Surcharge
Gouge and surcharge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gouge" instead a verb "Surcharge".
Nearby Words: surcharged, surcharging
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