extortionate

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

ruОписывает цену или требование, которое является необоснованно высоким, часто подразумевая эксплуатацию или несправедливость.esDescribe un precio o una exigencia que es injustificadamente alto, a menudo implicando explotación o abuso.frQualifie un prix ou une somme d'argent excessivement élevé, souvent de manière injuste ou abusive, au point d'être considéré comme inabordable ou exorbitant.deBezeichnet einen Preis oder eine Forderung, die unangemessen hoch ist, oft mit dem Unterton von Ausbeutung oder Ungerechtigkeit.ptDescreve um preço, taxa ou exigência absurdamente alto, muitas vezes sugerindo exploração ou injustiça.zh形容价格或要求高得不合理，常暗含剥削或不公。arيصف سعرًا أو مطلبًا مبالغًا فيه بشكل غير عادل، ويوحي عادةً بالاستغلال أو الظلم.

1. Excessively high price or demand C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЧрезмерно высокая цена или требованиеesexorbitantefrExorbitant (prix, demande)deÜbermäßig hoher Preis oder übermäßig hohe ForderungptPreço ou exigência excessivamente altazh过高的价格或要求arسعر أو مطلب باهظ

   Synonymes: excessiveexorbitantextravagantinflatedoutrageousoverpricedprohibitivesteepunconscionableunreasonable

   Antonymes: cheapfairinexpensivemoderatereasonable

2. Characterized by exortion C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВымогательскийesExorbitante (relativo a extorsión)frextorsionnairedeWucherischptExtorsivozh敲诈勒索的arابْتِزازي

   Synonymes: coercive

   Antonymes: fairjustmoderatereasonable

• more extortionate comparative form
• most extortionate superlative form