Meaning
racket, extortion ring
- An organized, illegal activity, especially extortion of protection money.
In a sentence
Molti commercianti coraggiosi hanno denunciato il racket alla polizia.
Many brave shopkeepers reported the racket to the police.
L'indagine ha svelato un vasto racket controllato dalla criminalità organizzata.
The investigation uncovered a widespread racket controlled by organized crime.
Chi paga il racket alimenta involontariamente il potere della malavita.
Those who pay the racket inadvertently fuel the underworld's power.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| racket | masculine · singular |
| racket | masculine · plural |
| racket | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable in the plural: 'i racket'. Frequently used in 'il racket del pizzo' (protection money extortion).