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Meaning of
loansharking
in English
loansharking
us
//ˈloʊnʃɑrkɪŋ//
uk
//ˈləʊnʃɑːkɪŋ//
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Definitions
Verb
to
loan
at
unlawfully
high
rates
(
often
with
threats
)
The
gang
was
involved
in
loansharking
and
intimidated
those
who
couldn't
pay
.
Noun
lending
money
at
excessive
interest
;
exploiting
borrowers
The
government
cracked
down
on
loansharking
to
protect
vulnerable
consumers
.
Base Words
shark
loan
ing
