Racketeer

/ˌɹækɪˈtɪə(ɹ)/

Synonyms for "racketeer" (87 found)

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Closest matches (18)

Noun(4 words)
bribe brokercoerce paymentsconduct a criminal enterprisecriminal

Strong matches (26)

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Noun(10 words)
engage in fraudengage in illegal schemesexert unscrupulous leverageextortionistsfaginfraudstergangstergangstersgougersinfluence peddler

Related words (43)

Noun(7 words)
mobstermobsterspractice extortionpress unfairlyprofit from crimerun a racketeering operationtraffickers

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carry oncommit crimecommit wrongdoingconductcriminalcrookdealengage in illicit activityengage in wrongdoingfelonmalefactormanipulate marketoutlaw

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12 entries
bribebriberycoercedeceivedefraudextortextortionextortionistfraudfront operatorinfluence peddlermoney launderer

Collocations

12 entries
criminal enterpriseextortion schemesfraudulent schemeslocal racketeernotorious racketeerorganized crimeorganized crime racketeerracketeer activityracketeer chargesracketeer networkracketeering activityracketeering charges

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Derivations

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