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extortionate

UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/
extortionateadjective
more extortionate
Comp.
most extortionate
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/
US
/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/
Translations
exorbitantSe dit d’un prix ou d’un coût excessif, abusif.
The extortionate rent made it difficult for the family to afford other necessities.
Le loyer exorbitant rendait difficile pour la famille de payer d’autres besoins essentiels.
extorsifRelatif à l’extorsion ; surtout pour des menaces, des pressions ou des pratiques criminelles.
The gang's extortionate tactics left shop owners too frightened to refuse payment.
Les méthodes extorsives du gang ont laissé les commerçants trop effrayés pour refuser de payer.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
inflated
excessive
outrageous
immoderate
unreasonable
exorbitant
Antonyms
reasonable
moderate
affordable
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