underworld figure

Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words

A significant or well-known person in the criminal world.

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Examples (10)

  • The detective had been tracking a notorious underworld figure for months.
  • Rumors circulated that a powerful underworld figure controlled the city's illegal gambling.
  • He was a shadowy underworld figure, rarely seen in public but widely feared.
  • The police arrested an alleged underworld figure in connection with the robbery.
  • Many believed he was merely a front for a much larger underworld figure.
  • The documentary explored the rise and fall of a legendary underworld figure.
  • She was surprised to find her estranged brother had become a prominent underworld figure.
  • Security was tight, anticipating an attack from a rival underworld figure.
  • His influence as an underworld figure extended far beyond the city limits.
  • The young reporter risked his life to expose the dealings of a ruthless underworld figure.