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1. racketeer
noun. ['ˌrækɪˈtɪr'] someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion).
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- racketeer (English)
- -eer (English)
- -ier (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- racket (English)
- raket (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body.
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
4. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).
Synonyms
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
5. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] something that people do or cause to happen.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
6. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
7. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] play a role or part.
Antonyms
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
8. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet.
Synonyms
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
9. act
verb. ['ˈækt'] discharge one's duties.
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)
10. act
noun. ['ˈækt'] a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program.
Synonyms
Etymology
- act (English)
- acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- acta (Latin)