Goon
Goon noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
Usage example: the crime boss threatened to send the goons after him if he squealed
Racketeer
Racketeer noun - A person who gets money from another by using force or threats.
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Synonyms for Racketeer
Goon and racketeer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Goon" instead a noun "Racketeer".
Nearby Words: racket, racketeering
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Racketeer and Goon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/goon/racketeer
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