Exorbitant vs. Extortionate — What's the Difference?

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high

Characterized by extortion.

Going beyond what is reasonable or customary, especially in cost or price

Exorbitant; immoderate

Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

Of, related to, or typifying force]] or threats.

Departing from an orbit or usual track; hence, deviating from the usual or due course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; excessive; extravagant; enormous; inordinate; as, exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant charges, demands, or claims.

Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.

Not comprehended in a settled rule or method; anomalous.

Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.

Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation;

Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation;