mischarge

verb

Definition of mischargenext
as in to defraud

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mischarge
  1. defraud
  2. gouge
  3. surcharge
  4. sting
  5. soak
  6. overcharge
Verb
  • In April, Do Kwon, founder of the company behind Terra Luna, was found liable for defrauding investors by a civil jury in the US.
    Joel Khalili, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In the two separate cases between 2019 and 2022, Dix was accused of establishing behavioral health care treatment facilities in the metro Phoenix area for the purpose of defrauding the American Indian Health Program within AHCCCS, the Attorney General's Office said.
    Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of defraud
Verb
  • Big-play problems Jacksonville’s defense has been gouged by big plays, most of them through the air.
    Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Loading your audio article In January, a security camera captured unnerving footage: what appeared to be a bear had forced its way into a Rolls Royce parked outside a home in the Southern California resort community of Lake Arrowhead, gouged the seats and thrashed the interior.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of gouge
Verb
  • Robins said the company considered multiple different options before settling on the winnings surcharge.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Homeowners would not be surcharged for commercial losses.
    Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024
Definition of surcharge
Verb
  • Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Matthew Boyd will be joining the team that defeated the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, a fact that still stings with fans of Cleveland baseball.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of sting
Verb
  • With heated floors, gas fireplaces, and large soaking tubs, the rooms here are the ideal place to warm up from the chilly winter weather.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a deck with a soaking tub for two that overlooks towering trees and that also offers impeccable stargazing views.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of soak
Verb
  • This can lead to clients being overcharged and the staffing firm facing legal or financial consequences.
    Murali Thalluri, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • In October, Albertsons agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a civil law enforcement complaint that alleged the company overcharged customers for groceries and lied about the weight of some products.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of overcharge
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