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extortionary

/ɪkˈstɔːʃənəri/

/ɪkˈstɔrʃəˌnɛri/

extortionaryadjective

more extortionary

Comp.

most extortionary

Super.

/ɪkˈstɔːʃənəri/

/ɪkˈstɔrʃəˌnɛri/

Translations

The company faced criticism for its extortionary pricing practices.

Компания столкнулась с критикой за свои вымогательские ценовые практики.

Definitions

Relating to or involving extortion, especially in terms of excessive or unfair demands.

The extortionary interest rates charged by the loan shark left many borrowers in financial ruin.

Characterized by exorbitant or oppressive prices, charges, or taxation.

Consumers protested the extortionary prices of essential medicines.

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