racketeer

• Personne qui pratique des activités commerciales malhonnêtes ou illégales, notamment l'extorsion, la fraude ou l'intimidation, afin d'obtenir un profit financier.

A noun referring to a person who engages in dishonest or illegal business activities, especially fraud or extortion, for financial gain.

1. Criminal for profitC1formal

   A person who engages in dishonest or illegal business activities, especially those involving fraud, extortion, or organized crime, to make money.

   Malfaiteur pour profit

   • The notorious racketeer was finally arrested by the FBI.
   • He was known as a racketeer who controlled illegal gambling in the city.
   • The court sentenced the racketeer to ten years in prison for extortion.

   Synonymescon artistcriminalcrookextortionistgangsterhustlermobsterprofiteerswindler

• Verbe signifiant se livrer à ou diriger un système d'activités malhonnête ou illégal, impliquant généralement l'extorsion ou la fraude.

A verb meaning to engage in or operate a dishonest or illegal business scheme, typically involving extortion or fraud.

1. Engage in illegal businessC1formal

   To operate or participate in a dishonest or illegal business scheme, often involving threats or fraud.

   se livrer à des activités illégales

   • The gang was known to racketeer in the construction industry.
   • He was arrested for racketeering across state lines.
   • They used the company as a front to racketeer money from investors.

   Synonymesblackmailextortfleecehustleswindle