Gangster
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noun.
A member of an organized group of criminals; a racketeer.
noun.
A member of a gang of delinquents.
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noun.
A member of a
criminal
or street
gang
.
noun.
A member of a
professional
criminal
organization; a
racketeer
.
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noun.
a criminal who is a member of gang
Word Usage
"The term gangster or mobster refers to a criminal who is a member of a crime organization, such as a gang."
Form
gangsta
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
criminal
crook
felon
malefactor
outlaw
Hyponym
Words that are more specific
Apache
Capone
Scarface
al capone
alphonse capone
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
Mafia
assassin
banker
comedian
congressman
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Judas
Mafioso
bad person
bandit
betrayer