PROFITEER
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Profiteer.
Profiteer - as a noun
Someone who makes excessive profit (especially on goods in short supply)
Profiteer - as a verb
Make an unreasonable profit, as on the sale of difficult to obtain goods
Example Sentences
"The profiteer took advantage of the natural disaster to sell supplies at exorbitant prices."
"During the war, many profiteers gained wealth by selling scarce goods on the black market."
"The government cracked down on the profiteers who were hoarding essential items and selling them at inflated prices."
"The profiteer manipulated the stock market to maximize their own profits."
"The investigation revealed a network of profiteers involved in illegal arms trading."
Word Game Points
Is PROFITEER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, profiteer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROFITEER has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is PROFITEER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, profiteer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROFITEER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PROFITEER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, profiteer is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROFITEER has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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