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robber baron
noun as in industrialist made wealthy through unethical means
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The robber barons of old, the men who founded American capitalism in the industrial era, behaved exactly like mob bosses, plundering, bribing and pillaging their way to the top.
Hasn't Gauntmoor all the ancient inconveniences a Robber Baron could wish?
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On this page you'll find 2 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to robber baron, such as: financial magnate, and industrial magnate.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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