racketeer

Word parts

racket + -eer

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌrakɪˈtɪə/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular racketeer

Plural racketeers

1. (countable) A racketeer is a person who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, extortion, etc.) to aid in running an illegal business.

Verb

Plain form racketeer

Third-person singular racketeers

Past tense racketeered

Past participle racketeered

Present participle racketeering

1. If a person racketeers, they carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.