extortionate

• Bezeichnet einen Preis oder eine Forderung, die unangemessen hoch ist, oft mit dem Unterton von Ausbeutung oder Ungerechtigkeit.

Describes a price or demand that is unreasonably high, often implying exploitation or unfairness.

1. Excessively high price or demandC1formal

   Exceeding what is reasonable or moderate; extremely high, especially in relation to cost or price.

   Übermäßig hoher Preis oder übermäßig hohe Forderung

   • They charged an extortionate fee for a simple repair.
   • The hotel room cost an extortionate amount during the festival.
   • She refused to pay the extortionate rent the landlord demanded.
   • The price of the medication was extortionate, far beyond its actual value.

   Synonymeexcessiveexorbitantextravagantinflatedoutrageousoverpricedprohibitivesteepunconscionableunreasonable

   Antonymecheapfairinexpensivemoderatereasonable

2. Characterized by exortionC1formal

   Related to or involving the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force, threats, or unfair means.

   Wucherisch

   • The loan shark used extortionate tactics to collect payments.
   • The contract included extortionate clauses that left the borrower no choice.
   • His extortionate behavior was reported to the authorities.
   • The company faced lawsuits for its extortionate business practices.

   Synonymecoercive

   Antonymefairjustmoderatereasonable