/ ɪkˈstɔːʃənət; NAmE -ˈstɔːrʃ-/ adjective
( disapproving ) ( of prices, etc. ) much too high
SYN excessive , outrageous :
They are offering loans at extortionate rates of interest.
/ ɪkˈstɔːʃənət; NAmE -ˈstɔːrʃ-/ adjective
( disapproving ) ( of prices, etc. ) much too high
SYN excessive , outrageous :
They are offering loans at extortionate rates of interest.
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005