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gangsterism
[ gang-stuh-riz-uhm ]
/ ˈgæŋ stəˌrɪz əm /
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gang saw, gangsta, gangsta rap, gangster, gangster chic, gangsterism, gang switch, Gangtok, gangue, gang-up, gangway
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How to use gangsterism in a sentence
Through some kink in our national psyche, gangsterism is seen by many as synonymous with American values.
He was tough and came to attention when gangsterism, [John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Flood], and organized crime was at its height.
British Dictionary definitions for gangsterism
gangsterism
/ (ˈɡæŋstərɪzəm) /
noun
the culture of belonging to organized gangs of criminals, esp involving violence
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