profiteering

UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr.ɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

profiteeringsubstantiv
spéculationDans le sens de profit abusif ou illégal, notamment en période de crise ou sur le marché noir.
During the crisis, many companies were accused of profiteering by drastically increasing prices.
Pendant la crise, de nombreuses entreprises ont été accusées de spéculation en augmentant drastiquement leurs prix.
profiteeringgerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe actions or entities engaged in excessive profit-making.
profiteurPéjoratif, pour qualifier une personne ou une activité qui tire des profits excessifs ou abusifs de la situation.
The authorities cracked down on profiteering traders exploiting the shortage.
Les autorités ont sévi contre des commerçants profiteurs qui exploitaient la pénurie.
profiteerverb

profiteering

Gerundium

profiteered
Präteritum
profiteered
Partizip Perfekt
profiteering
Gerundium
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr/
spéculerSurtout dans le contexte de crise, pénurie ou marché noir.
During the crisis, some companies were accused of trying to profiteer by raising prices on essential goods.
Pendant la crise, certaines entreprises ont été accusées de spéculer en augmentant les prix des biens essentiels.
Synonyme

Definitionen

profiteeringsubstantiv
The act of making an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally or in a black market.
During the crisis, many companies were accused of profiteering by drastically increasing prices.
profiteeringgerundium / partizip präsens
Engaging in or characterized by making excessive or unfair profits.
The authorities cracked down on profiteering traders exploiting the shortage.
profiteerverb
To make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally or in a black market.
During the crisis, some companies were accused of trying to profiteer by raising prices on essential goods.