Definitions

racket

[rak-it] / ˈræk ɪt /

NOUN

commotion; fight

Synonyms

STRONG

agitation babel battle blare brawl clamor clangor clash clatter din disturbance fracas free-for-all fuss hoo-ha hubbub jangle noise outcry pandemonium riot roar row ruction rumpus shouting shuffle squabble squall stir to-do tumult turbulence turmoil uproar vociferation wrangle

Antonyms

STRONG

agreement calm calmness harmony order peace quiet silence tranquility truce

NOUN

criminal activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conspiracy extortion fraud graft scheme swindle theft

STRONG

cheating corruption crime dishonesty dodge game illegality intrigue lawlessness lay plot push shakedown squeeze swindling trick underworld

WEAK

con game confidence game dirty pool illicit scheme

Antonyms

STRONG

frankness honesty kindness truthfulness

WEAK

harmony peace

Example Sentences

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How unusual for the prisoners to be making a racket!

From Literature

The piano player was making an awful racket, pounding out low, somber notes that didn’t fit the mood of the film at all.

From Literature

Propped on her left shoulder was a tennis racket.

From Literature

Fritz’s parents both played professionally and that heritage helped place a racket in his hand almost before he could walk.

From Los Angeles Times

Not being able to identify what had made the racket scared me a little.

From Literature