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Mafia

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of Mafia

a group involved in secret or criminal activities

  • the local Mafia largely finances itself through extortion rackets and drug trafficking
Synonyms of Mafia

cabal, conspiracy, crew, gang, mob, ring, syndicate
Words Related to Mafia

bunch, circle, clan, clique, coterie, coven, crowd, galère, lot, network, pack, set

junta, oligarchy

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