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to overcharge

to overcharge

2 4.3
To put too much weight on something so it becomes unsafe
  • verb
  • /ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
translation icon : sobrecargar
  • It's important to use a smart charger to prevent the risk of overcharging your devices.

Examples

  • If you overcharge a lithium battery, it may catch fire.

  • Suppose due to a heat-induced measurement glitch, the battery packs are routinely overcharged, resulting ultimately in damaged cells and capacity loss?

    Blog text (21)

  • So what happens when you overcharge a battery?

    The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

  • Max, you're going to overcharge the computers!

    Bloodline (1979)

  • I overcharge.

    Blow-Up (1966)

  • There's no Skype to retreat to when your VoIP mobile phone starts overcharging you or not having the features you want.

  • Your well-intentioned registered nurse seems to be emphasizing an overcharged expense, which is usually energy-depleting.

    Blog text (12)

  • The charge controller protects the batteries from being overcharged by the PV array and from over-discharge by the load.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Be careful not to overcharge the battery, as it can cause damage.

Synonyms

to overload
vsto overcharge
93 3.7

To put too much into something so it cannot work properly

places a heavier or unsafe burden that is improper rather than just excess
to overburden
vsto overcharge
12 5.9

To give someone too much work or responsibility

puts an unsafe or improper burden rather than extra duties
to overtax
vsto overcharge
2 5.6

Put too much strain on someone or something so they cannot cope

creates an improper or unsafe load instead of only heavy demand
to overdrive
vsto overcharge
1 6.3

To make someone work too hard until they are tired

forces an improper or unsafe load rather than pushing for performance
to overstretch
vsto overcharge
1 5.5

To push someone or something beyond what they can manage

puts more than is proper or safe rather than merely testing limits
to surcharge
vsto overcharge
  • Archaic
7.0

Make something too full of people or strong feelings

applies a dangerous or improper burden rather than simply filling up

Antonyms

to lighten
26 2.5

To make a load or worry feel less heavy

How Loaded

to overload
93 3.7
to overcharge
2 4.3
to unload
125 2.6

Surface Forms

overcharge infinitive
overcharged past
overcharged past participle
overcharging present participle
overcharges third person singular

Morphology

overcharge = charge (transparent) = over + charge

The sense is a direct extension of 'over-' (excess) + 'charge' (to load or burden), meaning to place an excessive burden.

Etymology

Overcharge combines over- ('too much') and charge ('to put a load or force on something'), similar to the word overload, so to overcharge a machine or vehicle is to give it too heavy a load or stress that can cause damage.