Racketeering is a criminal activity that involves operating an illegal business or organization in order to make money through extortion, fraud, or other illegal means. Synonyms for the term 'racketeered' include racketeering, cheating, deceiving, defrauding, embezzling, extorting, gouging, swindling, and exploiting. Some other related words are illicit, unlawful, shady, fraudulent, and corrupt. These terms are often used in the context of organized crime or business fraud, where individuals or groups work together to profit from criminal activities. In order to combat racketeering, law enforcement agencies and government officials often work together to investigate and prosecute those involved in these illegal activities.