Words Like USURY
We have put together a list of words that are similar to USURY.
2 Alternative Words Similar to usury
10 definitions of usury
1
A premium or increase paid, or stipulated to be paid, for a loan, as of money; interest.
2
The practice of taking interest.
3
Interest in excess of a legal rate charged to a borrower for the use of money.
4
an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
5
the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
6
The practice of lending money and charging the borrower interest, especially at an exorbitant or illegally high rate.
7
An excessive or illegally high rate of interest charged on borrowed money.
8
Archaic Interest charged or paid on a loan.
9
Originally, any premium paid, or stipulated to be paid, for the use of money; interest. [Obsolete or archaic.]
10
An excessive or inordinate premium paid, or stipulated to be paid, for the use of money borrowed; any such premium in excess of the rate established or permitted by law, which varies locally.