1. charged an additional fee or tax
2. filled beyond normal capacity; overloaded

1. past tense of surcharge: to charge an additional fee
2. past tense of surcharge: to fill beyond normal capacity

Examples

• The airline surcharged passengers for extra baggage.
• My credit card was surcharged for the international transaction.
• The atmosphere was surcharged with tension before the announcement.
• The electrical circuit became surcharged and tripped the breaker.
• Customers complained about being surcharged for weekend deliveries.
• The room felt surcharged with emotion after the heated debate.
• The battery was surcharged and needed to be replaced.