omerta

[US]/əʊˈmɛr.tə/
[UK]/oʊˈmɜr.tə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a code of silence and refusal to testify, especially among Mafia members
Word Forms
Pluralomertas

Phrases & Collocations

code of omerta

practice omerta

omerta code

omerta silence

embrace omerta

live omerta

break omerta

honor omerta

defy omerta

maintain omerta

Example Sentences

many organized crime groups enforce omerta among their members.

breaking omerta can lead to severe consequences.

he was raised to respect the code of omerta.

omerta is often romanticized in movies about the mafia.

the witness chose to uphold omerta despite the threats.

in the world of crime, omerta is a sign of loyalty.

he understood that omerta was a way of life for his family.

many fear the repercussions of breaking omerta.

omerta creates a culture of silence in criminal organizations.

he was a victim of omerta, unable to speak out.

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