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to gouge
01
estafar, extorsionar
to obtain something, typically money or goods, through coercion, manipulation, or unfair means
Transitive: to gouge sb
Example
The loan shark gouged borrowers with exorbitant interest rates and hidden fees.
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
02
mordisquear, excavar
to make a dent in something using a sharp or scooping tool
Transitive: to gouge a dent or hole in sth
Example
The heavy machinery accidentally gouged a large hole in the asphalt pavement.
She carefully gouged a groove in the clay for the artistic design.
The sculptor used a chisel to gouge intricate patterns in the marble.
Gouge
01
excavación, muesca
the act of gouging
02
gubia, cincel
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
03
impronta, hendidura
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
Ejemplo
The loan shark gouged borrowers with exorbitant interest rates and hidden fees.
The unethical contractor would gouge clients by inflating the prices of materials and services.
The unscrupulous landlord would gouge his tenants by constantly increasing the rent without justification.
The scammer gouged elderly people by tricking them into paying for unnecessary home repairs.
The dishonest mechanic would gouge customers by exaggerating repairs and charging excessively for parts.
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