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extortionary

[ ik-stawr-shuh-ner-ee ]

adjective

  1. characterized by or given to extortion.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of extortionary1

First recorded in 1795–1805; extortion + -ary

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Example Sentences

Most people are happy to pay taxes that they think are fair—and most people will avoid taxes they think are extortionary.

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