Surcharge Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Surcharge

Meaning 1 : place too much a load on

    Synonyms : overcharge,  overload
Meaning 2 : rip off; ask an unreasonable price

    Synonyms : fleece,  gazump,  hook,  overcharge,  pluck,  plume,  rob,  soak
Meaning 3 : an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)

Meaning 4 : charge an extra fee, as for a special service

Meaning 5 : fill to an excessive degree

    Example : The air was surcharged with tension

Meaning 6 : fill to capacity with people

    Example : The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards

Meaning 7 : print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote

Meaning 8 : show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given