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overcharge vs extort

extort vs overcharge

overcharge is a noun but extort is not a noun.

overcharge and extort both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overcharge Yes No Yes No
extort No No Yes No
As verbs, extort is a hyponym of overcharge; that is, extort is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overcharge:
  • overcharge: rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  • extort: obtain by coercion or intimidation
Other hyponyms of overcharge include gouge, rack, squeeze, wring.
overcharge (noun) extort (noun)
a price that is too high
overcharge (verb) extort (verb)
place too much a load on get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner
rip off; ask an unreasonable price obtain by coercion or intimidation
obtain through intimidation
Difference between overcharge and extort

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