The company profiteered from the economic crisis by raising prices.
profiteer off
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He was accused of profiteering off the misfortunes of others.
profiteer on
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Some individuals try to profiteer on the stock market during times of uncertainty.
Idiomatic Expressions for profiteer
Phrase: disaster profiteer
Meaning: someone who seeks to profit from natural disasters or other catastrophic events
Usage: The government cracked down on disaster profiteers who were price gouging essential supplies after the hurricane.