Gangster and Yob

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Gangster noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

Usage example: Al Capone remains one of the most notorious gangsters in American history

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Yob and gangster are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Yob" instead a noun "Gangster".

Nearby Word: gang

Yob noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.

Usage example: the complaint that English football has been taken over by the yobs, who make the stadiums unfit for families

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Gangster and yob are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gangster" instead a noun "Yob".

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