racketeer.
One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
Meaning & usage
One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
Where this word comes from
From racket + -eer.
to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
Where this word comes from
From racket + -eer.
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