Need another word that means the same as “gangster”? Find 13 synonyms for “gangster” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Gangster” are: mobster, hoodlum, racketeer, bandit, robber, ruffian, thug, tough, desperado, outlaw, villain, lawbreaker, criminal
Gangster as a Noun
Definitions of "Gangster" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gangster” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- A criminal who is a member of gang.
- A member of a gang of violent criminals.
Synonyms of "Gangster" as a noun (13 Words)
| bandit | A robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area. The bandit produced a weapon and demanded money. |
| criminal | Someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime. These men are dangerous criminals. |
| desperado | A desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal. |
| hoodlum | An aggressive and violent young criminal. They were the professional gangsters of New York hoodlums and racketeers. |
| lawbreaker | A person who breaks the law. |
| mobster | A criminal who is a member of gang. |
| outlaw | A person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive. Bands of outlaws held up trains. |
| racketeer | Someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion. |
| robber | A person who commits robbery. |
| ruffian | A violent criminal or troublemaker. |
| tough | A cruel and brutal fellow. A gang of toughs. |
| villain | The person or thing responsible for specified problems, harm, or damage. A pantomime villain. |
Usage Examples of "Gangster" as a noun
- Gangster movies.
- Gangsters threatened to kill him if he did not cooperate in the theft.
