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racket

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /
NOUN
commotion; fight
Synonyms
STRONG
agitation babel battle blare brawl clamor clangor clash clatter din disturbance fracas free-for-all fuss hoo-ha hubbub jangle noise outcry pandemonium riot roar row ruction rumpus shouting shuffle squabble squall stir to-do tumult turbulence turmoil uproar vociferation wrangle
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement calm calmness harmony order peace quiet silence tranquility truce
NOUN
criminal activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conspiracy extortion fraud graft scheme swindle theft
STRONG
cheating corruption crime dishonesty dodge game illegality intrigue lawlessness lay plot push shakedown squeeze swindling trick underworld
WEAK
con game confidence game dirty pool illicit scheme
Antonyms
STRONG
frankness honesty kindness truthfulness
WEAK
harmony peace

Example Sentences

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Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

A 2018 government probe identified 15 companies -- including helicopter firms, trekking agencies and hospitals -- linked to the lucrative racket.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

McAdams, by contrast, makes a giddy racket that betrays feelings her characters can neither fully understand nor contain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, the crypto bros buying into this racket congratulate themselves on fighting for the little guy and sticking it to the Man.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

“Just keep it short,” she says over the racket of cheeps when I ask her if I can use her phone.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden