extortionate

UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/
extortionateadjektiv
more extortionate
Komp.
most extortionate
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/
Übersetzungen
The prices at that restaurant are extortionate.
Цены в этом ресторане грабительские.
The extortionate demands of the kidnappers shocked everyone.
Вымогательские требования похитителей шокировали всех.
Definitionen
Unreasonably high in price or cost.
The extortionate rent made it difficult for the family to afford other necessities.
Relating to or involving the practice of extortion; seeking to obtain something, especially money, through force, threats, or unfair pressure.
The gang's extortionate tactics left shop owners too frightened to refuse payment.