overprice

American

[oh-ver-prahys] / ˌoʊ vərˈpraɪs /

verb (used with object)

overpriced, overpricing

to price excessively high; set too high a price on.

Etymology

Origin of overprice

First recorded in 1595–1605; over- + price

Example Sentences

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Every analyst said Amazon stock was overpriced and about to get crushed by “real” companies.

From MarketWatch

Posted signage throughout the terminal warns everyone who lands at a New York airport about overpriced and potentially dangerous scam rides.

From Salon

It is overpriced, considering the historical multiple is 16 or 17 times.

From Barron's

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