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Dictionary: ex·tor·tion·ate   (ĭk-stôr'shə-nĭt) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Characterized by extortion.
  2. Exorbitant; immoderate: extortionate interest rates.
extortionately ex·tor'tion·ate·ly adv.

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adj

Definition: exorbitant
Antonyms: reasonable

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  Synonyms: exorbitant, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious

 
 
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