overbill

/ˈoʊvərˌbɪl/

Definitions

1. verb

to charge or bill someone more than what is owed or usual, especially by taking advantage of a situation.

“The store overbilled me for my purchase, so I asked for a refund.”

2. verb

to charge or bill an amount of money that is greater than what is reasonable or justifiable.

“The insurance company overbilled me for the repairs, so I complained to their customer service.”

3. noun

an amount by which someone is charged more than what is owed or usual.

“The overbill for the repair was significantly higher than what I expected.”

Synonyms

  • overcharge
  • overcharge
  • rip off

Antonyms

  • underbill
  • undervalue