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mobster

/ˈmɒbstər/ /ˈmɑːbstər/

Meanings
noun
A member of a mob or Mafia

Examples :

"The news reported that a famous mobster was finally arrested for his crimes. "
person organization society

Related Words

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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crimes noun

/kɹaɪmz/

A specific act committed in violation of the law.

"The police investigated several crimes that occurred in the neighborhood last night. "

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finally adverb

/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

"The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered."

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for conjunction

/fɔːr/

Because of; as a result of.

"I went home, for I was tired."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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reported verb

/ɹəˈpoːtəd/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪd/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɪd/

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

"The student reported the missing book to the librarian. "

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arrested verb

/əˈɹɛstɪd/

To stop the motion of (a person or animal).

"The sudden loud noise arrested the child's movement, causing him to freeze in place. "

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famous verb

/ˈfeɪməs/

To make famous; to bring renown to.

"The new teacher's innovative teaching methods famously improved student engagement. "

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mob noun

/mɒb/ /mɑb/

A large or disorderly group of people; especially one bent on riotous or destructive action.

"The angry mob of students surrounded the principal's office, demanding answers about the unfair test. "

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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mafia noun

/ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/

A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.

"The mafia controlled the local gambling rings, extorting money from businesses and even some families. "

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news noun

/njuːz/

New information of interest.

"Is there any news about the storm?"