disapproving
: the act of making money by selling things at very high prices at a time when they are hard to get
The company was accused of profiteering during the crisis.
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“Profiteering.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/profiteering. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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