B2 noun #5,534 most common

racketeer

One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.

racketeer in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
  • (noun) One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
  • (verb) To carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
  2. 2
    noun One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
  3. 3
    verb To carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
  4. 4
    verb To commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
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