Definitions
- Describing a price or cost that is unreasonably high or excessive. - Referring to an amount or quantity that is beyond what is considered reasonable or acceptable. - Talking about a demand or request that is unreasonable or excessive.
- Describing a price or cost that is unreasonably high and intended to exploit or take advantage of someone. - Referring to a demand or request that is made with the intention of obtaining an unfair advantage or benefit. - Talking about a situation where someone is forced to pay an excessive amount of money due to coercion or threats.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe prices or costs that are unreasonably high.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe demands or requests that are excessive or unreasonable.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Exorbitant is more commonly used than extortionate in everyday language.
- 2Intention: Extortionate implies an intention to exploit or take advantage of someone, while exorbitant does not necessarily carry this connotation.
- 3Coercion: Extortionate can imply coercion or threats, while exorbitant does not have this association.
- 4Severity: Extortionate is often used to describe a more severe situation than exorbitant.
- 5Formality: Exorbitant is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, while extortionate is typically associated with a more informal tone.
Remember this!
Exorbitant and extortionate are synonyms that both describe prices or costs that are unreasonably high. However, extortionate carries a stronger negative connotation and implies an intention to exploit or take advantage of someone, often involving coercion or threats. On the other hand, exorbitant is a more versatile term that can be used in various contexts without necessarily implying exploitation or coercion.
