mobster

noun

mob·​ster ˈmäb-stər 

: a member of a criminal gang

Synonyms of mobster

• thug
• gangster
• criminal
• villain
• assassin
• bandit
• pirate

Examples of mobster in a Sentence

the mobster threatened to break his legs if he didn't pay up

Recent Examples on the Web

The plot against Zeraati is part of a widening campaign by the Iranian government which involves hiring criminals—Russian mobsters, Hells Angels bikers, and even Swedish teen-agers—to attack its detractors and sow fear among Iranians in exile. — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

The Criterion Channel Bound (1996) Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s claustrophobic directorial debut sees an ex-con (Gina Gershon) and her neighbor (Jennifer Tilly) attempt to steal millions of dollars from the latter’s mobster boyfriend (Joe Pantoliano). — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

The British-Argentine actor’s point has less to do with her conflicted con artist cheating death numerous times and besting her mobster in-laws, as well as the FBI. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

London mobster Eddie Richardson, who fought a notorious turf war with the Kray twins before his life took an unexpected turn into art, has died aged 90, the Telegraph reports. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mobster

• lobster

Kids Definition

mobster

noun

mob·​ster ˈmäb-stər 

: a member of a criminal gang