Racketeer and Swindler

Racketeer

Racketeer noun - A person who gets money from another by using force or threats.
Usage example: the racketeer threatened to have his thugs vandalize the shop if the shopkeeper didn't pay him a monthly bribe
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Synonyms for Racketeer

Swindler and racketeer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swindler" instead a noun "Racketeer".

Nearby Words: racket, racketeering

Swindler

Swindler noun - A dishonest person who uses clever means to cheat others out of something of value.
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Synonyms for Swindler

Racketeer and swindler are semantically related. You can use "Racketeer" instead a noun "Swindler".

Nearby Words: swindle, swindling, swindled
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