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. misconduct
  4. hooliganism
  5. crime
Noun
  • Claims of voter fraud or election malfeasance are often accompanied by alleged photo evidence.
    Melissa Santos, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
  • In cases of divided government, the legislature and executive oversee one another, raising a public alarm at any sign of malfeasance.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of malfeasance
Noun
  • Well, one option might be to assume that the anonymous cash will be used primarily by criminals and possession of it will be taken to be prima facie evidence of criminality.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Provided that the opposition is united in its decision, another electoral contest can serve as a moment for the opposition to marshal evidence of the regime’s criminality and to dial up internal pressure via street-level organizing.
    Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of criminality
Noun
  • Apart from that one instance of physical violence, Combs has largely denied all accusations of misconduct.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The records, including transcripts of interviews with some of Epstein’s victims and old police reports, contained reminders that the millionaire had surrounded himself with famous and powerful figures, including a few who have also been accused of misconduct.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of misconduct
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  • Police have blamed the disorder on people associated with the now-defunct English Defence League (EDL), a far-right Islamophobic organisation founded 15 years ago, whose supporters have been linked to football hooliganism.
    Sara Lomelin, Fortune Europe, 7 Aug. 2024
  • This situation highlights a larger issue of hooliganism on our streets and the need for effective law enforcement responses to such behavior.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 22 May 2024
Definition of hooliganism
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  • The abuse and neglect have long-lasting effects on an already vulnerable population and have even led to the conviction of some employees for violent crimes, the report says.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Diminished tourism and perceptions of crime in downtown San Francisco have also contributed.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of crime
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