extortionate

the extortionate power of the unions.

Demand for topquality programmers exceeds supply, leading to extortionate salaries.

Although PM has solved the problem of carbide segregation and crassitude fundamentally, it has complicated technics and extortionate cost, so restricts its application.

The price of the designer handbag was extortionate.

The hotel charged extortionate prices for room service.

The cost of healthcare in this country is extortionate.

She refused to pay the extortionate parking fee.

The airline was criticized for its extortionate baggage fees.

They were forced to pay an extortionate amount for the repair.

The restaurant's prices were extortionate for the portion sizes.

He felt the rent for the apartment was extortionate.

The shopkeeper was accused of charging extortionate prices for basic goods.

The company was fined for engaging in extortionate business practices.