Extortionary
[ik-stawr-shuh-ner-ee] /ɪkˈstɔr ʃəˌnɛr i/
adjective
1.
characterized by or given to .
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[ik-stawr-shuh-nit] /ɪkˈstɔr ʃə nɪt/ adjective 1. grossly excessive; exorbitant: extortionate prices. 2. characterized by , as persons: extortionate moneylenders. /ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪt/ adjective 1. (of prices, etc) excessive; exorbitant 2. (of persons) using extortion adj. 1789, from extortion + -ate.
- Extortionately
[ik-stawr-shuh-nit] /ɪkˈstɔr ʃə nɪt/ adjective 1. grossly excessive; exorbitant: extortionate prices. 2. characterized by , as persons: extortionate moneylenders. /ɪkˈstɔːʃənɪt/ adjective 1. (of prices, etc) excessive; exorbitant 2. (of persons) using extortion adj. 1789, from extortion + -ate.
- Extortioner
[ik-stawr-shuh-nist] /ɪkˈstɔr ʃə nɪst/ noun 1. a person who engages in . n. 1885, from extortion + -ist. Earlier in the same sense were extorter (1590s), extortioner (late 14c.).
- Extortionist
[ik-stawr-shuh-nist] /ɪkˈstɔr ʃə nɪst/ noun 1. a person who engages in . n. 1885, from extortion + -ist. Earlier in the same sense were extorter (1590s), extortioner (late 14c.).
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[ik-stawrt] /ɪkˈstɔrt/ verb (used with object) 1. Law. 2. to compel (something) of a person or thing: Her wit and intelligence extorted their admiration. /ɪkˈstɔːt/ verb (transitive) 1. to secure (money, favours, etc) by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of influence or authority 2. to obtain by importunate demands: the children extorted a promise of […]