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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.

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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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