Antonyms for gangster


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gang-ster
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgæŋ stər


Definition of gangster

Origin :
  • 1896, American English, from gang in its criminal sense + -ster.
  • noun person involved in illegal activities
Example sentences :
  • The man reminded him of a Chicago gangster he once had seen captured.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • He slipped into position on one side of the gangster, Ginsburg on the other.
  • Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • "I thought so," he said, choosing to ignore the gangster and addressing Casane.
  • Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • Most of you are of no higher motivation than are the two dictators and your gangster Clyden.
  • Extract from : « The Galaxy Primes » by Edward Elmer Smith
  • The gangster must have received the liquid fire in the face and eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London
  • There was frank awe in the gangster's voice as he at last broke the silence.
  • Extract from : « Zehru of Xollar » by Hal K. Wells
  • Both the gangster and the girl were in the grip of the same strange paralysis.
  • Extract from : « Zehru of Xollar » by Hal K. Wells
  • You should realize that fact when he kills every gangster you send against him.
  • Extract from : « Skylark Three » by Edward Elmer Smith
  • The gangster laid the gun on the table, stepped closer, warily.
  • Extract from : « Empire » by Clifford Donald Simak
  • "Stutsman's the one who got us into this," wailed the gangster.
  • Extract from : « Empire » by Clifford Donald Simak

Synonyms for gangster

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