gangster

The word “gangster” has 2 syllables: gang-ster

It's pronounced as /ˈɡæŋstər/


What is synonym and antonym for gangster?

In the thesaurus, “gangster” has 12 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gangster along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gangster

  • assassin
  • bandit
  • criminal
  • crook
  • hoodlum
  • hooligan
  • mobster
  • racketeer
  • robber
  • soldier
  • thug
  • villain

Antonyms for gangster

  • law
  • police

Meanings of gangster

  • noun
    1. A member of a criminal or street gang.
    2. A member of a professional criminal organization; a racketeer.
  • verb
    1. To act like a gangster; to commit street crime or run a racket.

Example Sentences

  • The notorious gangster controlled the illegal gambling operations in the city.
  • He was arrested for his involvement in gangster activities, including extortion and racketeering.
  • The movie depicted the rise and fall of a gangster, tracing his journey from street thug to crime boss.
  • The neighborhood was plagued by gangster violence, making it unsafe for residents.
  • She was fascinated by the stories of gangster exploits during the Prohibition era.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gangster, such as: assassin, bandit, criminal, crook, hoodlum, hooligan, law.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

bandit

  • criminal
  • gangster
  • hooligan
  • marauder
  • mobster
  • outlaw
  • pirate
  • raider
  • robber
  • thief

bandits

  • criminal
  • gangster
  • hooligan
  • marauder
  • mobster
  • outlaw
  • pirate
  • pirates
  • raider
  • robber
  • thieves

gallows bird

  • blackhander
  • button man
  • gangster
  • misdoer
  • misfeasor
  • mobster
  • perp
  • perpetrator
  • sinner
  • thug
  • transgressor
  • trespasser
  • villain
  • wrongdoer

gallows birds

  • blackhanders
  • button men
  • gangsters
  • hoodlums
  • hooligans
  • misdoers
  • misfeasors
  • mobsters
  • perpetrators
  • perps
  • racketeers
  • sinners
  • thugs
  • transgressors
  • trespassers
  • villains
  • wrongdoers

gangbanger

  • assassin
  • bandit
  • criminal
  • delinquent
  • gangster
  • hoodlum
  • hooligan
  • thug
  • troublemaker
  • villain

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