Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
usurous
Adjective
/ˈjuːz.jʊr.əs/
Definition
Characterized by the practice of lending money at unreasonably high or exorbitant interest rates.
Examples
- The loan shark was known for his usurous rates that left borrowers in financial distress.
- Many consider usurous lending practices to be a form of exploitation.
- In ancient times, usurous behavior was often punishable by law.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of charging excessive or illegal interest on loans, making it a term associated with unethical financial practices.
Synonyms
- exorbitant
- extortionate
- usury
- profiteering
