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extortionate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'extortionate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Extortionate [ a.]
- Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.

Meaning of 'extortionate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . extortionate [ s]
Meaning (1):
- greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Example in sentence:
  • exorbitant rent;
  • extortionate prices;
  • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment;
  • unconscionable spending;
  • usurious interest rate

Nearby Words:

extacy extance extancy extant extasy extatic extemporal extemporanean extemporaneous extemporarily

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