David Lammy

People 'demand' the opportunity to gamble away money they do not have, just like people 'demand' money from loan sharks at extortionate interest rates. This is a warped, empty type of freedom, in which the powerful are free to exploit the vulnerable.

British Politician

Tom Malinowski

An American government that really wanted to stick it to the Chinese Communist Party would be reinforcing U.S. alliances in Asia, instead of threatening to withdraw troops from South Korea and Japan until they pay extortionate rates for U.S. bases.

Dawn Foster

Cooking requires time, effort and fuel: increasing numbers of people I've visited can't even afford to turn on the kettle for a cup of tea as they eke out every penny to feed their extortionate gas and electric meters.

British Journalist

John Barrowman

I have a real passion for driving. Earlier on in my life I wanted to be a race car driver. But I don't pay an extortionate amount of money for cars. I'm pretty frugal.

American Actor

Russell Tovey

At Christmas time, I spent an extortionate amount of money on Buzz Lightyear toys, baby clothes, Disney cars and the like.

English Actor

Use 'extortionate' to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval towards very high costs.

Negative Feeling

Apply 'extortionate' when you believe a price or demand is not just high, but unfairly so.

Emphasize Unfairness

The term can sometimes seem offensive, so be cautious when using it to avoid insulting someone unintentionally.

Extortionate