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Noun

One who commits crimes

One who blackmails others

One who deceives others for personal gain

Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally

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Noun

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One who commits crimes

jailbird^US

gaolbird^UK

member of a criminal gang

public enemy number one

phoney^UK

phony^US

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“He could, however, be a racketeer specializing in bookmaking, gambling, drug dealing, and assorted other crime.”

Noun

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One who blackmails others

“But their simple, idyllic life is threatened by a racketeer who demands protection money.”

Noun

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One who deceives others for personal gain

phoney^UK

phony^US

wolf in sheep's clothing

unscrupulous operator

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“The company is one of many food suppliers cheated by a racketeer placing phony orders.”

Verb

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Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally

make an excessive profit

make an illegal profit

make use of

take advantage of

make someone pay through the nose

make a quick buck

make a quick killing

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