EXTORTIONATE


Meaning of EXTORTIONATE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ik- ' sto ̇ r-sh( ə -)n ə t

Function: adjective

Date: 1757

1 : characterized by extortion

2 : EXCESSIVE , EXORBITANT < extortionate prices>

– ex · tor · tion · ate · ly adverb

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