Criminal Organizations

noun A 2014 horror film directed by Scott Cooper, starring Johnny Depp

• The controversial movie depicted a ritualistic Black Mass ceremony.
• Have you heard about that new horror film with a Black Mass scene?
• I can't believe they're actually planning a Black Mass in the abandoned church.
• The corrupt politician's actions were like a Black Mass on society.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The death dealing virus has caused a significant impact on public health.
• That death dealing flu going around is no joke.
• Watch out for that death dealing snake in the grass.
• His words were like death dealing daggers to her heart.

adverb in a league or alliance with someone or something

preposition working together with someone or something in a secretive or conspiratorial way

• The two companies are in league to develop a new technology.
• Those two are in league to cause trouble.
• They're in league to pull off a heist.
• The politicians were suspected of being in league with the lobbyists.

noun a secret criminal organization operating mainly in Italy and the United States and engaging in illegal activities such as gambling, drug-trafficking, and murder

• The Mafia is known for its organized crime activities and influence in certain regions.
• I heard that the Mafia is involved in a lot of illegal activities.
• Watch out for the Mafia, they don't mess around.
• The Mafia of corruption has infiltrated every level of government.

noun a system of government that is run by a small, elite group of people who are pathological or mentally unstable

• A pathocracy is a system of government where the power is held by a small, elite group of people who rule in their own self-interest.
• In a pathocracy, the rulers only care about their own wealth and power, not the well-being of the people.
• The pathocracy is just a bunch of greedy, power-hungry individuals looking out for themselves.
• The pathocracy is like a dark cloud looming over the country, casting a shadow on the hopes of the citizens.

noun a person who is in charge of a gang of workers, especially in the construction industry

• The ganger oversaw the construction project and ensured that everything was completed according to the plans.
• The ganger told us to take a break while he checked on the progress of the work.
• The ganger is the one who calls the shots on the job site.
• In a way, the ganger is like the captain of a ship, guiding the crew towards their goal.