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    extortionate
    /ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXTORTIONATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Extortionate means extremely expensive or more expensive than is reasonable. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › extortionateExtortionate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Extortionate means characterized by extortion or excessive, exorbitant. Learn the word history, examples, and related articles from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › extortionateEXTORTIONATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Extortionate can also be used to describe things involving extortion—the act of using violence, threats, intimidation, or pressure from one’s authority to force someone to hand over money (or something else of value) or do something they don’t want to do.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXTORTIONATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Extortionate means excessive, exorbitant, or characterized by extortion. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEXTORTIONATE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Extortionate means extremely expensive or more expensive than is reasonable. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as business, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › extortionateExtortionate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use the adjective extortionate when you're describing something that costs an outrageous amount of money, like extortionate parking tickets or an extortionate bill from your plumber.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › extortionateEXTORTIONATE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Extortionate means very high or excessive, especially in prices or costs. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.