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usury

noun

/ˈjuːʒəri/

Meaning

The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.

The law strictly prohibits usury.

loan sharking, extortionate lending, high-interest lending

fair lending, lawful lending

practice of usury, usury laws, condemn usury

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat...