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gouge vs overcharge

overcharge vs gouge

gouge and overcharge both are nouns.

gouge and overcharge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gouge Yes No Yes No
overcharge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overcharge is a hypernym of gouge; that is, overcharge is a word with a broader meaning than gouge:
  • gouge: obtain by coercion or intimidation
  • overcharge: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Other hypernyms of gouge include fleece, gazump, hook, pluck, plume, rob, soak, surcharge.
gouge (noun) overcharge (noun)
the act of gouging a price that is too high
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
gouge (verb) overcharge (verb)
force with the thumb place too much a load on
make a groove in rip off; ask an unreasonable price
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between gouge and overcharge

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