underworld (Meaning)

Wordnet

underworld (n)

the criminal class

(religion) the world of the dead

Webster

underworld (n.)

The lower of inferior world; the world which is under the heavens; the earth.

The mythological place of departed souls; Hades.

The portion of the world which is below the horizon; the opposite side of the world; the antipodes.

The inferior part of mankind.

Synonyms & Antonyms of underworld

underworld Sentence Examples

  1. The criminal underworld operated in the shadows, evading detection from the authorities.
  2. Legends whispered of a secret underworld beneath the city, where mythical creatures roamed.
  3. The drug lord's underworld empire spanned continents, trafficking illicit substances worldwide.
  4. The investigator delved into the underworld of human trafficking, uncovering a sinister web of connections.
  5. The journalist exposed the dark secrets of the underworld, risking his own life to reveal the truth.
  6. The underworld of organized crime controlled entire cities, instilling fear and corruption in its wake.
  7. The protagonist confronted the lord of the underworld, hoping to defeat the forces of darkness.
  8. The underworld of the internet served as a platform for illegal activities and illicit transactions.
  9. The ancient civilization believed in an underworld where the souls of the dead resided.
  10. The underworld of finance was a labyrinth of shady dealings and unregulated investments.

FAQs About the word underworld

the criminal class, (religion) the world of the deadThe lower of inferior world; the world which is under the heavens; the earth., The mythological place of dep

abyss, demimonde, depths, netherworld, underbelly,half-world,demiworld

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The criminal underworld operated in the shadows, evading detection from the authorities.

Legends whispered of a secret underworld beneath the city, where mythical creatures roamed.

The drug lord's underworld empire spanned continents, trafficking illicit substances worldwide.

The investigator delved into the underworld of human trafficking, uncovering a sinister web of connections.