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Definitions for racketeer
ˌræk ɪˈtɪərrack·e·teer
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Princeton's WordNet
racketeerverb
someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)
racketeerverb
carry on illegal business activities involving crime
Wiktionary
racketeernoun
one who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
racketeernoun
one who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
racketeerverb
to carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
racketeerverb
to commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.
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racketeer
A racketeer is a person who engages in dishonest or fraudulent activities, particularly in a business or economic context. This can often involve activities such as extortion, loan sharking, bribery, or running illegal businesses. These activities are typically part of an organized effort or a criminal enterprise, known as a "racket." The term is frequently used in relation to organized crime groups.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of racketeer in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of racketeer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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