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Definitions for extortionary
ɪkˈstɔr ʃəˌnɛr iex·tor·tiona·ry

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  1. extortionaryadjective

    of, relating to, or typical of extortion

  2. extortionaryadjective

    extortionate

Webster Dictionary

  1. Extortionaryadjective

    extortionate

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of extortionary in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of extortionary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of extortionary in a Sentence

  1. Sean Patrick Maloney:

    Anyone who has watched the extortionary events of the last month in American politics knows we are in an unprecedented period of time, so, the historical examples, I don't think fit very well.

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