racketeering 1 of 2

noun

Definition of racketeeringnext
as in gangsterism

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racketeering

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verb

present participle of racketeer
as in extorting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for racketeering
  1. malfeasance
  2. criminality
  3. coercing
  4. misconduct
  5. hooliganism
  6. crime
  7. exacting
Noun
  • At the time, the law stated that FTC commissioners could only be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.
    — Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Dellinger sued, arguing that 1978 federal law creating his position states he can only be removed from his job because of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of malfeasance
Noun
  • The State Department also utilizes the Overseas Security Advisory Council, a private partner, that contributes local perspectives on criminality and helps the government make travel advisory decisions.
    — Peter D'Abrosca, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • According to investigators from Canada and the U.S., there is no sign of criminality in the case, but the circumstances surrounding Jeffrey’s disappearance and death remain unknown.
    — David Chiu, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of criminality
Verb
  • Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
    — Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.
    — David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of coercing
Noun
  • Despite early reports of abuse, the district allegedly failed to act, allowing Yeh to continue his misconduct until his conviction on 17 felony counts of child molestation, according to the lawsuit.
    — Real-Time News team, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Peltier’s attorneys and supporters would wage a decades-long battle through appeals, writs and petitions to circuit courts, federal courts, the U.S. Supreme Court and three U.S. presidents, alleging numerous incidents of misconduct by the FBI in Peltier’s case.
    — Tom White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of misconduct
Noun
  • Less appealing, but of material significance to the ground, was football hooliganism.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • An officer with the UK’s Metropolitan police force has been sacked for football hooliganism and given a three-year ban from matches.
    — Phil Hay, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Definition of hooliganism
Noun
  • Karma revolves around a fateful accident, which intertwines six lives in a tale of karma and crime, where each must face their own dark truths and connections.
    — Sara Merican, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.
    — Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of crime
Verb
  • The adoption of exacting PE strategies by public market investors can be immensely powerful.
    — Alexander Savin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.
    — Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of exacting
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