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Rareracketeers
The correct spelling is racketeers.
How to pronounce racketeers
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.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.
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