Omerta

Synonyms of omerta

• code of silence
• conspiracy of silence
• silence agreement

Antonyms of omerta

• openness
• transparency
• disclosure

Collocations of omerta

code of silence

Frequency: 80 %

Members of the mafia adhere to the code of silence known as omerta.

mafia

Frequency: 75 %

Omerta is a key principle within the mafia culture.

criminal organization

Frequency: 70 %

Omerta is often associated with criminal organizations.

loyalty

Frequency: 65 %

The omerta demands absolute loyalty from its members.

secrecy

Frequency: 60 %

The omerta is shrouded in secrecy and mystery.

Idiomatic Expressions for omerta

• Phrase: omerta vow
  Meaning: a solemn promise to keep silent or maintain secrecy, often in a criminal context
  Usage: Before joining the gang, he had to take an omerta vow to never betray his fellow members.