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PRICE GOUGING Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase price gouging. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase price gouging. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRICE GOUGING

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exploitation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

extortion
nounn
noun

• an exorbitant charge

• unjust exaction (as by the misuse of authority)

• the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)

fleecing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the wool of a sheep or similar animal

• tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

• a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

• outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• shear the wool from

overcharging
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a price that is too high

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• place too much a load on

profiteering
nounn
noun

• someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)

verb

• make an unreasonable profit, as on the sale of difficult to obtain goods

Best Hypernyms For PRICE GOUGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for price gouging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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pricing

Alternatives for EXPLOITATION

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