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单词 extortionary
释义

extortionary

[ ik-stawr-shuh-ner-ee ]
/ ɪkˈstɔr ʃəˌnɛr i /

adjective

characterized by or given to extortion.

Origin of extortionary

First recorded in 1795–1805; extortion + -ary

Words nearby extortionary

extol, extorsion, extorsive, extort, extortion, extortionary, extortionate, extortionist, extr., extra, extra-atmospheric
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Example sentences from the Web for extortionary

  • 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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