moneylenders

[US]/[ˈmʌniˌlɛndəz]/
[UK]/[ˈmʌniˌlɛndərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.People who lend money, especially at high rates of interest.; A person who lends money for a living.; Historically, individuals or institutions involved in lending money, often with exploitative practices.

Phrases & Collocations

moneylenders exploit

avoid moneylenders

licensed moneylenders

moneylender's rates

shady moneylenders

moneylenders charge

regulating moneylenders

historic moneylenders

moneylender schemes

Example Sentences

the government cracked down on illegal moneylenders operating in the city.

desperate, he turned to moneylenders for a loan to save his business.

many vulnerable people fall prey to predatory moneylenders and their exorbitant rates.

the moneylenders charged an annual interest rate of 30%.

he warned his son about the dangers of dealing with unscrupulous moneylenders.

the moneylenders often target those with poor credit scores.

the police investigated the activities of the moneylenders and their network.

victims of moneylenders often face threats and intimidation.

the new law aims to regulate moneylenders and protect consumers.

he borrowed money from moneylenders as a last resort.

the moneylenders demanded repayment with exorbitant fees.

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