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extortionate Definition

ex·tor·tion·ate (-s̸hə nit)

adjective

  1. characterized by, or having the nature of, extortion
    also extortionary ex·tor′·tion·ar′y (-ner′ē)
  2. excessive; exorbitant an extortionate price
extortionate Synonyms

extortionate

modif.

  1. Oppressive

    exacting, avaricious, rapacious, bloodsucking; see corrupt 1, greedy 1, severe 1, 2.

  2. Excessive

    exorbitant, extravagant, unreasonable; see expensive.

extortionate Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bargain: The new ' unfair relationships ' test will replace the current concept of extortionate credit bargains.
  • rent: R Rack rent A rack rent is a high or extortionate rent.
  • price: We do not have extortionate drink prices like many other table dancing venues.
  • transaction: It is likely that applications relating to extortionate credit transaction will arise only in exceptional circumstances.
  • amount: Why pay extortionate amounts of rent to some landlord?
  • fee: Chelsea would be mental to let him go to Arsenal for anything but an extortionate fee.

Modifying Another Word

  • often: The bugbear is termination charges on these plans, which are often extortionate.
  • not: Not extortionate either, for which my bank manager will be truly grateful.
  • n't: The charges are n't extortionate either considering that you are somewhat at their mercy.
  • fairly: But at a typical APR of 32.9 % these are fairly extortionate, and only likely to get you deeper in debt.