racketeer

Definitions

A person who engages in dishonest and fraudulent business dealings.

Someone who obtains money through illegal activities, typically involving intimidation or extortion.

Examples

The notorious racketeer was finally apprehended after a lengthy investigation into his illegal gambling operations.

Local business owners were intimidated by the racketeer who demanded protection money in exchange for their safety.

Synonyms

gangster extortionist crook swindler criminal fraudster mobster

Antonyms

law-abiding citizen honest person philanthropist upright individual saint good Samaritan model citizen