gangster
Example Sentences
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One of the greatest gangster films of all time was nearly marred by tragedy.
"They thought I was some international gangster," he said during one interview.
From BBC
But demand has fallen hard for his niche talent of calmly engaging with gangsters.
Many of the movies of the era picked up on this theme and offered people solace by turning the tables—especially the new genre of gangster movies.
In addition to grime, gore and disdain for governments, the ragtime gangsters of “Peaky Blinders” provided a minor education.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
