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Vocabulary Entry
profiteer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who seeks to make a profit, often unethically or at the expense of others.
Example Sentences
"The profiteers took advantage of the disaster to sell supplies at inflated prices."
"During the war, many profiteers were criticized for exploiting the situation."
"Government regulations were tightened to prevent profiteers from manipulating the market."
V
verb
To make a profit in a way that is considered exploitative or unethical.
Example Sentences
"Some businesses were accused of profiteering during the crisis."
"He was determined not to profiteer from the misfortunes of others."
"She felt guilty about profiteering from a situation that had caused others distress."