Gouge is a term that refers to the act of taking advantage of someone for financial gain. SWINDLE (7 letters) is a verb meaning to CHEAT someone out of money or property. WRING (5 letters) is a verb meaning to extract something from someone by force or coercion. CHISEL (6 letters) is a verb meaning to obtain something through fraud or deception. SQUEEZE (7 letters) is a verb meaning to extract money or resources from someone. EXACT (5 letters) is a verb meaning to demand or take something forcefully. DIG (3 letters) is a verb meaning to search for something. CHEAT (5 letters) is a verb meaning to deceive someone in order to gain an advantage. TOOL (4 letters) is a noun meaning an instrument used to perform a task. PIT (3 letters) is a noun meaning a hole dug in the ground. EXTORT (6 letters) is a verb meaning to obtain something through coercion or intimidation. SOAK (4 letters) is a verb meaning to charge an excessive amount of money for something. OVERCHARGE (10 letters) is a verb meaning to charge more than the usual or accepted price for something. Overbill (8 letters) is a verb meaning to charge more than what was agreed upon. All of these terms are related to the act of gouging, which is taking advantage of someone for financial gain.