RACKETEER

racketeer

Noun

  1. one who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
  2. one who instigates or has involvement with a racket.

Verb

  1. to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
  2. to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.


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