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usury

noun

An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.

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Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
SU
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/ˈjuːʒəɹi/ /ˈjuːʒəɹi/

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Definitions

noun

  1. An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.

  2. The practice of lending money at such rates.

  3. The practice of lending money at interest.

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