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• 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.).

• Extortive

  [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 […]

• Extra

  [ek-struh] /ˈɛk strə/ adjective 1. beyond or more than what is usual, expected, or necessary; additional: an extra copy of a newspaper; an extra charge. 2. larger or better than what is usual: an extra binding. noun 3. something extra or additional: the little amenities and extras that make life pleasant. 4. an additional expense. […]

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