surcharge surcharge /ˈsɝːˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

noun

1. An additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)  ( surcharge )
   an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)
   

verb

1. Show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given  ( surcharge )
   show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given
   
2. Place too much a load on  ( overcharge , overload , surcharge )
   place too much a load on
    Don't overload the car
   don't overload the car
   
3. Fill to an excessive degree  ( surcharge )
   fill to an excessive degree
    The air was surcharged with tension
   The air was surcharged with tension
   
4. Print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote  ( surcharge )
   print a new denomination on a stamp or a banknote
   
5. Fill to capacity with people  ( surcharge )
   fill to capacity with people
    The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards
   The air raids had surcharged the emergency wards
   
6. Rip off; ask an unreasonable price  ( fleece [Informal] , gazump [Informal, British] , overcharge , hook [Informal] , pluck [Informal] , plume , rob , soak [Informal] , surcharge )
   rip off; ask an unreasonable price
   
7. Charge an extra fee, as for a special service  ( surcharge )
   charge an extra fee, as for a special service