mulcer

Senses

1. 1.

   to fine

   to impose a monetary penalty or fine on someone

2. 2.

   to fleece or exploit

   to extract money from someone through tricks or unfair means

Examples

• "El juez mulció al conductor por exceso de velocidad."

  The judge fined the driver for speeding.

• "Los turistas se quejan de que los comerciantes los mulcen con precios exorbitantes."

  Tourists complain that merchants fleece them with exorbitant prices.

• "No dejes que te mulcan en el mercado; negocia siempre los precios."

  Don't let them exploit you at the market; always negotiate prices.

Usage

Mulcer is a formal or somewhat literary verb. The first sense (to fine) is the primary legal/administrative meaning. The second sense (to fleece, exploit) is more colloquial and figurative, often implying deception or unfair overcharging. Common in Latin American Spanish.