exorbitate

/ɛksˈɔrbɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to charge or demand an unfairly high price for something

“The company was accused of exorbitating prices for their luxury goods.”

2. verb

to exceed or go beyond a reasonable limit

“The costs associated with the project were expected to exorbitate the allocated budget.”

3. noun

an excessively high price or cost

“The exorbitate charged by the hotel for parking was outrageous.”

Synonyms

  • extort
  • overcharge
  • rip off

Antonyms

  • undercharge
  • undervalue