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 July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of conspiracy to defraud the government for misleading regulators who approved pilot training rules for the Max.
    Tara Copp, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Months later, the company agreed to plead guilty to a felony count of conspiracy to defraud the government for misleading regulators regarding pilot training rules for the 737 Max.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of defraud
Verb
  • The price gouging law authorizes the energy commission to set a maximum gross gasoline refining margin and a penalty for refiners that exceed it.
    Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2024
  • The balloon’s string, still attached to a radio transmitter, had gouged into the bird’s flesh—fracturing bones, killing tissues and cutting off circulation to the bird’s feet.
    Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 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
  • Since the stinging defeat in the courts, at which details emerged of government security forces downplaying the Bundys’ legitimate concern for their own safety when federal sniper units encircled the family, Washington and its agencies let the Bundys graze at will and without charge.
    Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Perhaps cricket can stomach that axing, but potentially not being part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, will sting.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of sting
Verb
  • The Rooms: There are six bedrooms, including two primary suites on opposing sides of the villa, each with balconies, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs overlooking the bay.
    Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Photo : William Myers for Sotheby’s International Realty A vintage-style soaking tub.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of soak
Verb
  • Francis, according to prosecutors, overcharged the U.S. military by $35 million for his company's services.
    Elias Lopez, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Warren and Schiff wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking them to investigate whether the grocers are overcharging customers.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of overcharge
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