Profiteer ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Profiteer ( noun )

A person who makes excessive profits, especially through the exploitation of others during a time of emergency or scarcity.

Origin:

From the french profiter, meaning "to profit" . it was first used in english in the 18th century.

Examples:

1. During the war, profiteers made huge sums of money by selling goods at inflated prices.
2. He was accused of profiteering by taking advantage of the crisis to make a profit.
3. The government accused the company of profiteering by overcharging customers.
4. The profiteer's unethical business practices were exposed by the media.
5. The profiteer was finally brought to justice for his crimes.

(As a verb)

Profiteer ( verb )

A person who makes excessive profits, especially through the exploitation of others during a time of emergency or scarcity.

Origin:

From the french profiter, meaning "to profit" . it was first used in english in the 18th century.

Examples:

1. During the war, profiteers made huge sums of money by selling goods at inflated prices.
2. He was accused of profiteering by taking advantage of the crisis to make a profit.
3. The government accused the company of profiteering by overcharging customers.
4. The profiteer's unethical business practices were exposed by the media.
5. The profiteer was finally brought to justice for his crimes.