Protection Racket

Synonyms of protection racket

• racketeering
• extortion scheme
• shakedown operation

Antonyms of protection racket

• safety
• security
• legal protection

Collocations of protection racket

criminal enterprise

Frequency: 75 %

The protection racket evolved into a full-fledged criminal enterprise over time.

extortion scheme

Frequency: 65 %

The protection racket was essentially an extortion scheme targeting local businesses.

illegal activity

Frequency: 60 %

The police were investigating the protection racket for its involvement in illegal activities.

shady dealings

Frequency: 50 %

The protection racket was known for its shady dealings with corrupt officials.

Idiomatic Expressions for protection racket

• Phrase: fall victim to a protection racket
  Meaning: to be coerced or manipulated into paying for protection from a threat or harm
  Usage: The small business owners fell victim to a protection racket operated by the local gang, paying large sums of money to avoid potential harm.