Associations to the word «Extortionate»

Wiktionary

EXTORTIONATE, adjective. Of, related to or typifying extortion
EXTORTIONATE, adjective. Greatly exceeding what is reasonable or moderate; exorbitant

Dictionary definition

EXTORTIONATE, adjective. Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending".

Wise words

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe