loanshark
loanshark · loansharks · loansharked · loansharking
To commit usury, especially if collecting under threat of violenceTo commit usury (to loan money at an excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.
Meaning
1 sensesTo commit usury (to loan money at an excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From loan + shark.From loan + shark.
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Forms
loansharks, loansharking, loansharked, loansharked| Base form | loanshark · to loanshark |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | loansharks |
| Present participle | loansharking |
| Past simple | loansharked |
| Past participle | loansharked |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle