noun
a person who takes advantage of a situation to make excessive profits, typically through unethical means
-
The profiteer took advantage of the high demand for medical supplies during the pandemic.
-
That profiteer is always looking for ways to make a quick buck.
-
Don't trust that profiteer, he's just out to scam you.
-
She was accused of being a profiteer of emotions, always manipulating others for her own gain.