malavitoso — meaning in English

English meaning

• henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.
• racketeer noun One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.

Senses

malavitoso is used for these senses in English:

• racketeer One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loansharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.

racketeer — full definition

1. noun One who commits crimes (especially fraud, bribery, loan sharking, extortion etc.) to aid in running a shady or illegal business.
2. noun One who instigates or has involvement with a racket.

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