racketeer

The word “racketeer” has 3 syllables: rac-ke-teer

It's pronounced as /ˌrækɪˈtɪər/

What is synonym and antonym for racketeer?

In the thesaurus, “racketeer” has 68 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for racketeer along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for racketeer

arm-twist
badger
blackhander
blackjack
blackmail
blackmailer
browbeat
bulldoze
bully
button man
cheat
cheater
chiseler
chiseller
coerce
compel
constrain
cow
cozener
criminal
defrauder
dodger
double-dealer
drag
dragoon
drive
exact
extort
extortioner
extortionist
force
gangster
gouger
harass
hector
high-pressure
hood
hoodlum
hound
hustler
impel
impress
intimidate
loan shark
mafioso
make
menace
mobster
muscle
obligate
oblige
press
pressure
profiteer
ruffian
sandbag
shame
shark
sharper
sharpie
sharpy
squeeze
swindler
terrorize
threaten
thug
wrest
wring

Antonyms for racketeer

allow
argue
convince
induce
let
move
permit
persuade
satisfy

Meanings of racketeer

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

Example Sentences

The undercover agent worked tirelessly to bring down the notorious racketeer and dismantle the criminal organization.
Witnesses hesitated to come forward, fearing retaliation from the powerful racketeer operating in the neighborhood.
The courtroom was abuzz with tension as the prosecutor presented damning evidence against the accused racketeer.
Law enforcement agencies collaborated to apprehend the elusive racketeer responsible for a string of illegal activities.
The journalist risked it all to expose the intricate web of corruption woven by the influential racketeer.

On this page you'll find 77 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to racketeer, such as: allow, argue, arm-twist, badger, blackhander, blackjack, blackmail.

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