Extortionate

C1 16+

Synonyms of extortionate

Antonyms of extortionate

Collocations of extortionate

prices
Frequency: 80 %

The prices at the hotel were extortionate.

fees
Frequency: 70 %

The bank charged extortionate fees for overdrafts.

rates
Frequency: 65 %

The shop had extortionate rates for shipping.

costs
Frequency: 60 %

The restaurant had extortionate costs for their special menu.

charges
Frequency: 55 %

The mechanic's charges were extortionate for such a simple repair.

Idiomatic Expressions for extortionate

  • Phrase: extortionate fees
    Meaning: fees that are excessively high and unreasonable
    Usage: The bank imposed extortionate fees on customers who exceeded their overdraft limit.