crime lord

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

The leader of a large criminal organization.

lordADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

crime

Examples (10)

  • The notorious crime lord controlled the city's underground operations.
  • Investigators were determined to apprehend the elusive crime lord.
  • Stories of the powerful crime lord spread fear throughout the district.
  • The new leader rose to become a ruthless crime lord.
  • He was once a small-time crook, now a formidable crime lord.
  • The police launched a major operation to dismantle the crime lord's network.
  • She had connections to a powerful crime lord operating overseas.
  • The aspiring gangster dreamt of becoming a feared crime lord.
  • Under the crime lord's influence, illegal activities flourished.
  • The sudden disappearance of the crime lord left a power vacuum.