the syndicate
Organized criminal group
The syndicate refers to an organized group acting in concert, typically for illicit purposes.
In crime contexts, it means the collective of organized criminal enterprises—the mob, the underworld: The syndicate controlled gambling on the East Coast.
The definite article gives it the feel of a shadowy, singular entity.
In legitimate contexts, a syndicate is a group pooling resources for business ventures like media distribution or investment.
- mafiaCriminal organization using intimidation
- crime familyCriminal organization by kinship
- wise guysIrreverent mockers
- underworldRealm of the departed
- mobDisorderly, aggressive crowd
cartel · gang · criminal enterprise · conspiracy · racketeering · loan shark · numbers game · money laundering · front company · publishing house · collusion · consortium · alliances · organized crime · media conglomerate · coalition · crime · confederation
the syndicateindividual
One separate human being
lone wolf · freelancer · rogue agent · maverick · sole proprietor
the syndicatepublic company
Stock-traded business entity
nonprofit organization · government agency · civic organization · public corporation
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