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gouging

UK
/ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/

Translations

gougingnoun
gougings
pl
The company was accused of price gouging during the crisis.
Компанию обвинили в вымогательстве цен во время кризиса.
The gouging on the surface of the table was quite noticeable.
Царапина на поверхности стола была довольно заметной.
Synonyms
extortion
overcharging
price gouging
scalping
rip-off
gougeverb

gouging

Gerund

gouged
Past Simple
gouged
Past Participle
gouging
Gerund
UK
/ɡaʊdʒ/
US
/ɡaʊdʒ/
The company was accused of trying to gouge its customers.
Компанию обвинили в попытке вымогать деньги у своих клиентов.
He used a chisel to gouge a hole in the wood.
Он использовал долото, чтобы выдалбливать отверстие в дереве.
Additional translations
ковырять
выцарапать
Synonyms
scoop
dig
excavate
hollow out
carve

Definitions

gougingnoun
The act of overcharging or extorting money from someone, especially in a situation where the buyer has little choice.
The company was accused of price gouging during the emergency, charging exorbitant prices for basic necessities.
A deep cut or indentation made by gouging.
The gouging in the wooden table was a result of years of heavy use and neglect.
gougeverb
To make a hole or indentation in something with a sharp tool or object.
The carpenter used a chisel to gouge a groove into the wood.
To overcharge or swindle someone, especially in a financial context.
During the festival, some vendors were accused of trying to gouge tourists with inflated prices.
To scoop out or remove something by digging or cutting it out forcefully.
Rescuers had to gouge out tons of debris to reach the trapped miners.
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