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extortionate

ex·tor·tio·nate

UK/ɛkˈstɔːʃənət/ US/ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/ uncommon

adjective

1.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

  • “exorbitant rent”
  • “extortionate prices”
  • “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”
  • “usorious interest rate”
  • “unconscionable spending”

Origin

From extortion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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