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racketeers

The correct spelling is racketeers.

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noun

Say it like: Rak-etee-rs

The correct spelling is racketeers. One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
  2. 2.One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.

verb

  1. 1.To carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.
  2. 2.To commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.

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