extortionary Synonyms
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extortionary Meaning
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extortionary (a.)
Extortionate.
extortionary Sentence Examples
- The politician was accused of extortionary practices during his time in office.
- The company was found guilty of extortionary pricing and was ordered to pay a large fine.
- The landlord was accused of extortionary rent increases and faced legal action from the tenants.
- The loan shark charged extortionary interest rates and threatened violence if the borrowers did not pay.
- The negotiations between the union and the company reached a standstill due to the extortionary demands from both sides.
- The extortionary tactics of the criminal gang caused fear and intimidation among the local community.
- The government implemented new laws to protect consumers from extortionary practices by businesses.
- The charity faced criticism for its extortionary fundraising methods, which were seen as aggressive and manipulative.
- The police launched an investigation into an extortionary plot involving a group of individuals who threatened to release sensitive information unless they were paid a large sum of money.
- The extortionary demands of the kidnappers led to a tense and difficult negotiation process to secure the release of the hostage.
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Extortionate.
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The politician was accused of extortionary practices during his time in office.
The company was found guilty of extortionary pricing and was ordered to pay a large fine.
The landlord was accused of extortionary rent increases and faced legal action from the tenants.
The loan shark charged extortionary interest rates and threatened violence if the borrowers did not pay.
