extortionate (Meaning)
Wordnet
extortionate (s)
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Webster
extortionate (a.)
Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.
Synonyms & Antonyms of extortionate
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extortionate Sentence Examples
- The extortionate fees charged by the company's greedy CEO drove many customers away.
- The extortionate price tag on the antique vase caused many potential buyers to balk.
- The extortionate cost of living in the city center forced many residents to relocate to cheaper areas.
- The extortionate interest rates charged by loan sharks often lead to financial ruin for desperate borrowers.
- The extortionate bail money demanded by the corrupt judge was a clear example of injustice.
- The extortionate cost of healthcare in the United States has left many people unable to afford basic medical care.
- The extortionate tuition fees at private universities have made higher education inaccessible for many students.
- The extortionate price of prescription drugs has led to widespread outrage among patients and their families.
- The extortionate fees charged by parking companies have caused frustration and anger among drivers.
- The extortionate cost of housing in tourist areas has made it difficult for locals to afford to live in their own neighborhoods.
FAQs About the word extortionate
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderationCharacterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.
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No antonyms found.
The extortionate fees charged by the company's greedy CEO drove many customers away.
The extortionate price tag on the antique vase caused many potential buyers to balk.
The extortionate cost of living in the city center forced many residents to relocate to cheaper areas.
The extortionate interest rates charged by loan sharks often lead to financial ruin for desperate borrowers.
