1. (v. t.) To charge or load too heavily; to burden; to oppress; to cloy.

2. (v. t.) To fill too full; to crowd.

3. (v. t.) To charge excessively; to charge beyond a fair rate or price.

4. (v. t.) To exaggerate; as, to overcharge a description.

5. (v. i.) To make excessive charges.

6. (n.) An excessive load or burden.

7. (n.) An excessive charge in an account.

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