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mobsters

/ˈmɑbstərz/

Meanings
noun
A member of a mob or Mafia

Examples :

"The news reported that mobsters were arrested for running an illegal gambling operation in the city. "
group person organization

Related Words

Illustration city

city noun

/sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪɾi/

A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."

Illustration gambling

gambling verb

/ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

"She is gambling on getting a promotion at work, hoping the new project will make a good impression. "

Illustration that

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. "

Illustration reported

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. "

Illustration arrested

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. "

Illustration running

running verb

/ˈɹʌnɪŋ/

To move swiftly.

"The children were running to catch the school bus. "

Illustration illegal

illegal noun

/ɪˈliːɡəl/ /ɪˈli.ɡəl/

An illegal act or technique.

"Using a fake ID was the illegal that got him expelled from school. "

Illustration were

were noun

/wɜːr/ /wər/

A man, a husband

"The were in my family is a kind and supportive man. "

Illustration operation

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

Illustration member

member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

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

Illustration mafia

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. "

Illustration news

news noun

/njuːz/

New information of interest.

"Is there any news about the storm?"