EXTORTIONATE


Meaning of EXTORTIONATE in English

/ ɪkˈstɔːʃənət; NAmE -ˈstɔːrʃ-/ adjective

( disapproving ) ( of prices, etc. ) much too high

SYN excessive , outrageous :

They are offering loans at extortionate rates of interest.

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