EXTORTIONATE

exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious

(adjective) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; “exorbitant rent”; “extortionate prices”; “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”; “usurious interest rate”; “unconscionable spending”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

extortionate (comparative more extortionate, superlative most extortionate)

Of, related to or typifying extortion.

Greatly exceeding what is reasonable or moderate; exorbitant.

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*tor"tion*ate, a.

Definition: Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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