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Another word for racketeering

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice of engaging in dishonest and fraudulent business dealings, especially through an organized crime syndicate that uses extortion, coercion, or illegal monopolies to extract ongoing profits.

Usage Example

"The federal prosecutor indicted several executives on charges of bribery, tax evasion, and extortion."

Strong
extortion
organized crime
blackmail
shakedown
Weak
graft
fraud

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