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What is another word for Profiteer? – 178 Profiteer Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    speculator exploiter opportunist manipulator cheat swindler scammer hustler chiseler defrauder cheat sharper gouger extortionist blackmailer usurer monopolist cornerer hoarder profiteer racketeer pirate plunderer marauder freebooter buccaneer privateer corsair smuggler poacher fence entrepreneur businessman financier investor trader dealer broker middleman jobber merchant vendor seller distributor wholesaler retailer

    Meaning of Profiteer

    A person who seeks to make a profit, especially by exploiting or taking advantage of a situation.

    Definitions

    • A person who seeks to make a profit, especially by exploiting or taking advantage of a situation
    • A person who makes or seeks to make a profit, especially in an unscrupulous or unethical way
    • A person who takes advantage of a situation, especially for personal gain

    Etymology of Profiteer

    The word "profiteer" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "profit" and the suffix "-eer", which is a noun-forming suffix used to form names of agents or doers
    Historically, the term was used to describe those who made excessive profits, often in times of war, scarcity, or other crises
    Over time, the term has taken on a negative connotation, implying unethical or unscrupulous behavior

    Example Uses

    • The company was accused of being a profiteer, taking advantage of the crisis to raise prices and increase profits
    • The government cracked down on profiteers who were hoarding food and selling it at exorbitant prices
    • The entrepreneur was seen as a profiteer, using his wealth and influence to exploit the poor and vulnerable

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    business company corporation firm enterprise venture investment trade commerce industry market economy finance capital wealth profit gain revenue income dividend interest exploitation manipulation speculation monopoly cartel trust racket scheme scam fraud deceit corruption

    Related Verbs

    exploit manipulate speculate monopolize corner hoard gouge extort blackmail usury trade deal broker merchandise vend sell distribute wholesale retail finance invest capitalize profit gain reap harvest plunder pillage loot rob steal embezzle defraud cheat swindle scam

    Related Adjectives

    exploitative manipulative speculative monopolistic extortionate usurious corrupt deceitful fraudulent dishonest unscrupulous unethical immoral unjust unfair inequitable oppressive predatory parasitic vampiric mercenary venal greedy avaricious rapacious grasping selfish self-serving cynical ruthless merciless pitiless cruel brutal savage vicious