Meaning of the word gouging in English

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gouging

US /ˈɡaʊ.dʒɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡaʊ.dʒɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of charging someone too much money for something, in a way that is dishonest or unfair:

Example:
He has received complaints about price gouging, with some vets charging $50 per dose.
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