The meaning of Gangsters

noun

A person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons.

Usage examples:

She knew now he was not sleeping, and had been murdered by the assassins who lay dead on her floor.

noun

A robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area.

Usage examples:

The bandit produced a weapon and demanded money

noun

An armed thief, esp. (in older use) one who attacks people while they are traveling

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Bandits attacked the travelers just outside of town.

noun

A person who has committed a crime.

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These men are dangerous criminals

adjective

Relating to crime.

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They are charged with conspiracy to commit criminal damage

adjective

Involving or having the character of a crime

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She may face criminal charges for lying to a grand jury., he had an extensive criminal record (= an…

noun

A desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal.

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At the same time, he couldn't abide facile equations between criminal desperadoes and the legalized…

noun

A man who uses a gun to commit a crime or terrorist act.

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A gang of masked gunmen

noun

A criminal who uses a gun

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The gunman ordered the couple to toss their cash onto the floor.

noun

A person who engages in crime and violence; a hooligan or gangster.

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They were the ‘professional’ gangsters of new york, hoodlums and racketeers

noun

A criminal, esp. one who is a member of a group

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Hoodlums robbed two people in a convenience store, police said.

noun

A person who breaks the law.

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They're being criminalized and treated as lawbreakers.

noun

A person who does not obey the law, esp. intentionally and often

noun

One's mother.

Usage examples:

I want my ma

abbreviation

Massachusetts (in official postal use).

noun

A person who commits murder.

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Convicted murderers

noun

Someone who illegally and intentionally kills another person

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A convicted murderer was executed in north carolina yesterday., a mass murderer (= someone who has …

noun

A person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive.

Usage examples:

Bands of outlaws held up trains

verb

Ban or make illegal.

Usage examples:

Secondary picketing has been outlawed

noun

A criminal, esp. one who is trying to avoid being caught

Usage examples:

Several states have outlawed the use of cell phones while driving.

noun

A person who engages in dishonest and fraudulent business dealings.

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She would recount how it was possible to buy anything - from meat, chocolate, cigarettes and the ob…

noun

A person who makes money through dishonest or illegal activities

noun

Someone who makes money from organized illegal activities

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He achieved worldwide notoriety as a racketeer during the prohibition era in chicago.

noun

A person who commits robbery.

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In one version the bandits and their boss join the imperial forces and from then on fight robbers a…

noun

A person who takes money or property illegally

noun

A violent person, especially one involved in crime.

noun

A person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

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Four commercial aircraft were hijacked by terrorists

adjective

Unlawfully using violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

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A terrorist organization

noun

Someone who uses violent action, or threats of violent action, for political purposes

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Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs., there has been an increase in terrorist at…

noun

A violent person, especially a criminal.

Usage examples:

He was attacked by a gang of thugs

adjective

(of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.

Usage examples:

Tough rucksacks for climbers

noun

A rough and violent man.

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A gang of toughs

verb

Endure a period of hardship or difficulty.

noun

(in a film, novel, or play) a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.

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A pantomime villain

noun

A bad person who harms other people or breaks the law, or a cruel or evil character in a book, play, or film

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In her version of the story, hoover emerges as the villain.