camorra

noun

Definition of camorranext
as in camarilla

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Recent Examples of camorra In the struggling city of Naples, stereotyped by other Italians as superstitious and controlled by the camorra, Maradona was received like a homecoming god. — Jo Livingstone, The New Republic, 8 Dec. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camorra
  1. camarilla
  2. conspiracy
  3. confederacy
  4. gang
  5. cartel
  6. cabal
  7. syndicate
  8. sorority
Noun
  • Russia does not have institutions so much as a camarilla of oligarchs around the leader.
    — Robert D. Kaplan, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2018
Definition of camarilla
Noun
  • Désir, a married father of two young children, is among several people accused of helping advance the conspiracy that culminated in Moïse’s killing.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Both men face felony charges of intimidation of witness/victim, conspiracy, criminal use of communication facility and bribery.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of conspiracy
Noun
  • Seneca said the renaming violated the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, which was signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee confederacy promising perpetual peace and friendship.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.
    — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of confederacy
Noun
  • Haiti's National Police said the leader of the Boston gang known as Mathias was one of those killed in a joint operation with other law enforcement forces.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Several drug gangs known for attacking civilians and politicians operate in the area where Almaraz was kidnapped Saturday, including the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels.
    — Alfredo Peña, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of gang
Noun
  • Colombian and Venezuelan cartels were reportedly dominating the space left by the power vacuum which emerged from the lack of effective law enforcement.
    — Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The killing underscores the dangers facing Mexican local leaders who challenge cartels, as President Claudia Sheinbaum faces pressure to confront organized crime and corruption.
    — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cartel
Noun
  • Perhaps that silence is also designed by a billionaire cabal.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The screenplay alternates between info dumps and basic lines of dialogue delivered stonily by an international cabal of anonymous stuntmen.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabal
Noun
  • The firm aims to source deals in Saudi Arabia, syndicate locally, and partner with international investors, rather than raise a typical private equity fund, Attar said.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Visages closed its doors in 2000 amid the shift to digital, industry consolidation and competition from major syndicates including Getty Images and Corbis.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of syndicate
Noun
  • Wade connected with the CODIS administrator in Florida, who was able to track down a vial of blood collected from Bundy following his 1978 arrest in the state after murdering two sorority sisters and a 12-year-old girl.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Keep in mind that right now, sororities are teaming with major brands on content marketing.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of sorority

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