profiteer

/ˈprɒfɪtiər/

Definitions

1. noun

One who makes a profit, especially by exploiting a situation or by means that are considered unfair.

“The government accused the corporation of profiteering from the disaster.”

2. verb

To make a profit, especially by exploiting a situation or by means that are considered unfair.

“The company was accused of profiteering from the war by selling goods at inflated prices.”

Synonyms

  • entrepreneur
  • speculator

Antonyms

  • bureaucrat