Mafia

The word “Mafia” has 3 syllables: Ma-fi-a.

It's pronounced as /ˈmɑːfiə/.


What is synonym and antonym for Mafia?

In the thesaurus, “Mafia” has 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for Mafia along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for Mafia

  • clan
  • conspiracy
  • gang
  • mob
  • network
  • syndicate

Meanings of Mafia

  • noun
    1. A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.
    2. A crime syndicate.
    3. A trusted group of associates, as of a political leader.
    4. (in compound terms such as "moral mafia") An entity which attempts to control a specified arena.

Example Sentences

  • Mafia organizations often operate through intimidation and coercion.
  • The Mafia boss was known for his ruthlessness and cunning.
  • The police launched a major crackdown on the Mafia syndicate operating in the city.
  • Some argue that the influence of the Mafia extends far beyond traditional criminal activities.
  • The movie depicted the inner workings of a powerful Mafia family in New York City.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to Mafia, such as: clan, conspiracy, gang, mob, network, syndicate.

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

Related Words

cabal

  • ally
  • clan
  • club
  • collaborate
  • confederate
  • conspiracy
  • cooperate
  • crew
  • gang
  • gang up
  • league
  • mafia
  • network
  • syndicate

cabals

  • allies
  • clans
  • clubs
  • collaborates
  • conspiracies
  • crews
  • gangs
  • gangs up
  • groups
  • hangs together
  • mafias
  • mobs
  • networks
  • rings
  • syndicates

gang

  • affiliate
  • ally
  • army
  • band
  • bond
  • bunch
  • circle
  • clan
  • clique
  • club
  • collaborate
  • collude
  • community
  • company
  • confederate
  • connect
  • conspiracy
  • cooperate
  • couple
  • coven
  • crew
  • crowd
  • get along
  • get on
  • group
  • join
  • knot
  • league
  • link
  • mafia
  • mix
  • mob
  • network
  • organization
  • pack
  • party
  • platoon
  • rally
  • relate
  • ring
  • side
  • socialize
  • squad
  • syndicate
  • team
  • tie
  • tribe
  • troop

gangs

  • affiliates
  • allies
  • armies
  • band
  • bands
  • bonds
  • brigades
  • bunch
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  • circles
  • clan
  • clans
  • clique
  • cliques
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  • colludes
  • communities
  • companies
  • company
  • conspiracies
  • couples
  • crew
  • crews
  • crowds
  • groups
  • leagues
  • links
  • mafias
  • mobs
  • networks
  • organization
  • organizations
  • packs
  • party
  • platoons
  • rallies
  • ring
  • sides
  • squad
  • squads
  • syndicate
  • syndicates
  • team
  • teams
  • ties
  • tribe
  • troop

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