noun
- plural of loansharking; the practice of lending money at illegally high interest rates, often with threats or violence to enforce repayment
Usage: informal; typically used in legal or crime contexts
Examples
- The investigation uncovered multiple loansharkings operations across the city.
- Authorities cracked down on loansharkings rings that targeted vulnerable borrowers.
- Victims of loansharkings often face intimidation and threats when unable to repay.
- The crime syndicate's loansharkings activities generated millions in illegal profits.