Usurious

usgb/juːˈʒʊriəs/
adjective

Charging extremely high rates of interest for lending money.

Some pawn shops can be extremely usurious.
Visual representation of "usurious" - Charging extremely high rates of interest for lending money.

Often appears as...

  • usurious interest rates
  • usurious practices

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Disapproving

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Negative Implication

Indicates unethical or legally problematic interest rates, suggesting disapproval.

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Their usurious lending angered the entire community.
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Extreme Interests

Emphasizes the extreme nature of the rates, not just high, but excessively so.

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I refused the credit card offer due to its usurious rates.
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Avoid for Advantage

Used to describe situations where lenders may take unfair advantage.

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Be wary of usurious terms hidden in fine print.
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