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profiteering
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
Translations
During the war, many businesses were accused of profiteering.
Во время войны многие компании обвинялись в спекуляции.
Definitions
During the crisis, many companies were accused of profiteering by drastically increasing prices.
Synonyms
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe actions or entities engaged in excessive profit-making.
Definitions
The authorities cracked down on profiteering traders exploiting the shortage.
profiteering
Gerund
profiteered
Past Simple
profiteered
Past Participle
profiteering
Gerund
UK
/ˌprɒf.ɪˈtɪə/
US
/ˌprɑː.fɪˈtɪr/
Translations
During the war, some people tried to profiteer by selling goods at inflated prices.
Во время войны некоторые люди пытались наживаться, продавая товары по завышенным ценам.
Definitions
During the crisis, some companies were accused of trying to profiteer by raising prices on essential goods.
Synonyms
Definitions
During the war, many accused him of being a profiteer, taking advantage of the shortages to inflate prices.