Synonyms for mafia

Most common

mob · maffia

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.

Related words

Phrases

mafia state

Forms

Plural

mafias → mobs, maffias…

Example sentences

• mob The mob gathered round the car like so many flies.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

mob¹

6 letters

maffia³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maffia³ = 3 syllables).