profiteer

• Substantiv für eine Person, die aus einer Notlage oder Knappheit übermäßigen Gewinn zieht, indem sie die Situation zu ihrem finanziellen Vorteil ausnutzt.

A noun referring to a person who makes excessive profits, especially by taking advantage of shortages or exploiting a situation for financial gain.

1. Excessive profit makerC1formal

   A person who makes an excessive or unfair profit, especially by taking advantage of shortages or crises.

   Kriegsgewinnler

   • During the war, profiteers sold basic goods at inflated prices.
   • The government cracked down on profiteers hoarding medical supplies.
   • He was labeled a profiteer for charging exorbitant fees for his services.

   Synonymeexploiterextortionistopportunistracketeervulture

• Verb, das beschreibt, aus einer Notlage oder Knappheit übermäßigen oder unfair hohen Profit zu schlagen; auch allgemein: auf Kosten anderer Gewinn ziehen.

A verb used to describe the act of making an excessive or unfair profit, especially during times of scarcity or crisis.

1. Make excessive profitC1formal

   To make an unreasonable or excessive profit, especially by selling goods that are scarce or in high demand at inflated prices.

   Wucher treiben

   • Some companies profiteered by selling masks at ten times the normal price during the pandemic.
   • The government passed laws to prevent businesses from profiteering during emergencies.
   • He was accused of profiteering by hoarding essential supplies and selling them at a huge markup.

   Synonymeexploitgougeoverchargeracketeer