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extortionate
adjective
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
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ɛkˈstɔːʃənət
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adjective
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
“Exorbitant rent”
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Exorbitant rent
Extortionate prices
Spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
Usurious interest rate
Unconscionable spending
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