Synonyms of extortionate
13 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for extortionate is sky-high. Other synonyms of extortionate are exorbitant, disproportionate, inordinate, extravagant and penal. The opposite of extortionate is unextortionate.
Synonyms and similar words for extortionate
adjectiveOf, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the...
- extortionaryOf, relating to, or typical of extortion; extortionate.
- extortiveInvolving, constituting or accomplished by extortion.
- gripefulDisposed to gripe; gripey.
- extortionable rare
- extortious obsoleteExtortionate; excessive.
adjectiveGreatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
- disproportionateOut of proportion.
- exorbiantSynonym of exorbitant.
- exorbitantExceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
- extravagantExorbitant.
- inordinateExcessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
- penalExorbitant.
- sky-highExcessive, exorbitant.
- usuriousExorbitant.
Opposite of extortionate
adjectiveGreatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
- modest
- unextortionateNot extortionate.
Meaning of extortionate
- adjective Of, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”).
- adjective Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
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Questions about synonyms of extortionate
- What is another word for extortionate?
- Extortionate has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sky-high, exorbitant, disproportionate, inordinate, extravagant, penal, usurious and extortionary.
- What is the opposite of extortionate?
- The opposite of extortionate is unextortionate.
- What does extortionate mean?
- Extortionate means of, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”).
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