usurious

/juˈʒʊriəs/
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Definitions of usurious
  1. adjective
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
    “usurious interest rate”
    synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, extravagant, outrageous, steep, unconscionable
    immoderate
    beyond reasonable limits
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