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extortionate

/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/

/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/

Translations

extortionateadjective

more extortionate

Comp.

most extortionate

Super.

/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/

/ɪkˈstɔrʃənɪt/

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.

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extortionateadjective

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.