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Meaning of extortionate in English
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈstɔrʃ(ə)nət/
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Classifying Adjective
extortionate
Definitions
1.
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Examples
« exorbitant rent »
« extortionate prices »
« spends an outrageous amount on entertainment »
« usorious interest rate »
« unconscionable spending »
Synonyms
immoderate