extortionary

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈstɔːʃənəri/
US: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃəneri/

  1. Relating to or characterized by extortion, the practice of obtaining something through force or threats.

    1. The fee was extortionary.
    2. The company was accused of extortionary pricing practices that hurt consumers.

  2. Excessively high or unfair, like something obtained through extortion.

    1. The rent is extortionary.
    2. The interest rates are considered extortionary by many borrowers in the area.

Synonyms

unconscionable predatory exorbitant oppressive exploitative

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extortionary" in English means: Relating to or characterized by extortion, the practice of obtaining something through force or threats., Excessively high or unfair, like something obtained through extortion..

The phonetic transcription of "extortionary" is /ɪkˈstɔːʃənəri/ in British English and /ɪkˈstɔːrʃəneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extortionary": unconscionable, predatory, exorbitant, oppressive, exploitative.

Example usage of "extortionary": "The fee was extortionary.". More examples on the page.