Associations to the word «Racketeer»

Wiktionary

RACKETEER, noun. One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
RACKETEER, noun. One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.
RACKETEER, verb. To carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
RACKETEER, verb. To commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.

Dictionary definition

RACKETEER, noun. Someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion).
RACKETEER, verb. Carry on illegal business activities involving crime.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca