My Word Map

racketeering

  • racketeering 공갈
  • “racket” = scam, and “-eering” = doing it actively.
  • racketeering = running scams (like extortion, bribery, fraud).
  • racket 시끄러운 소리, 소음 (=din)/ 부정한 돈벌이/ (테니스 등의) 라켓 (→bat)
  • run a racket 사기를 치다, 협박하여 돈을 빼앗다
  • rocket 로켓
  • locket
  • detractor 가치를 깎아내리는[폄하하는] 사람
  • transportation to engage in prostitution