Racketeer

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪə(r)

Origin

From racket + -eer

Full definition 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.