racketeer
verbEtymology From racket + -eer.
1
to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
2
to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
racketeer
noun/ˌɹækɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/
Etymology From racket + -eer.
1
One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
2
One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
- Derived terms
- stockateer
- Related terms
- privateer, profiteer, gangster, mobster, organized crime