Racketeer
Pronunciation: /ˌrækɪˈtɪr/
Racketeer (noun)
- a person who makes money through illegal activities, like fraud or extortion
Examples
- The racketeer was arrested for extortion.
- Authorities are cracking down on racketeers in the city.
Common collocations: notorious racketeer, racketeer activities, arrest a racketeer