extortionate rate
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Refers to a price, cost, or interest rate that is unreasonably high.
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- The bank charged an extortionate rate of 25% interest on personal loans.
- Many payday lenders are criticized for their extortionate rates that trap borrowers in debt.
- The taxi driver tried to charge tourists an extortionate rate for the short journey.
- Credit card companies often impose extortionate rates on cash advances.
- The hotel's minibar prices were set at an extortionate rate compared to local stores.
- Small businesses struggle with extortionate rates from predatory lenders.
- The parking garage charges an extortionate rate of $50 per hour in the city center.
- Insurance companies sometimes demand extortionate rates from high-risk drivers.
- The currency exchange booth offered an extortionate rate that was far below market value.
- Consumers complained about the extortionate rates charged by utility companies during peak hours.