Upcharge
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A surcharge for something additional, especially an upgrade (optional amenity).
Verb
- 1 To charge extra or to overcharge (charge someone a surcharge, or charge too much).
- 2 To overcharge (charge someone with an inflated number or degree of legal charges).
"Threaten to upcharge, threaten consecutive sentencing."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"Threaten to upcharge, threaten consecutive sentencing."
Etymology
From up- + charge.