Racketeer
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɹækɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Racketeer is a noun meaning One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
Meaning
One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
More Meanings
- One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
- to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
- to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
Word Forms
- racketeers
- racketeering
- racketeered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gangster, racketbuster, racketbusting, jackleg, hustler, rascal.
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