Padrone example sentences

pa·dro·ne

noun

padrone (noun) · padrones (plural noun)

- an employer, especially one who exploits immigrant workers.

- a Mafia boss.

- (in Italy) the proprietor of a hotel.

Synonyms

head, principal, executive, president, chair, chairman, chairwoman, chairperson, governor, director, administrator, manager, manageress, superintendent, foreman, forewoman, controller, overseer, boss, employer, proprietor, CEO, kingpin, bigwig, skipper, gaffer, honcho, sachem, boss, manager, manageress, foreman, forewoman, overseer, controller, supervisor, superintendent, ganger, bossman, kingpin, bigwig, skipper, governor, honcho, sachem, here

"Padrone" Example Sentences

1. The padrone surveyed his bustling restaurant with a critical eye.
2. He acted as a padrone, controlling every aspect of the workers' lives.
3. Rumors circulated about the padrone harsh treatment of his employees.
4. The aging padrone reluctantly handed over the reins of his business.
5. A ruthless padrone, he demanded absolute obedience.
6. Unlike other padroni, he treated his workers with respect.
7. The novel depicted a cruel padrone exploiting immigrant labor.
8. Was he a benevolent padrone or a tyrannical boss?
9. Many feared the wrath of the powerful padrone.
10. The padrone's mansion stood as a symbol of his wealth.
11. His authority as padrone was unquestioned.
12. Even the padrone couldn't predict the market's volatility.
13. The padrone himself inspected every detail.
14. She questioned the padrone's methods, sparking conflict.
15. His reign as padrone was marked by both success and scandal.
16. They whispered about the padrone's secret life.
17. The padrone, a stern figure, addressed the workers.
18. Word spread of the padrone's generosity to his loyal workers.
19. Despite his wealth, the padrone remained humble.
20. The story highlighted the plight of workers under a ruthless padrone.
21. He was known as a fair padrone, unlike many of his contemporaries.
22. The padrone's family benefited greatly from his success.
23. The new padrone implemented several unpopular changes.
24. His position as padrone brought him both power and responsibility.
25. The padrone listened intently to their complaints.
26. Some believed the padrone was secretly involved in illegal activities.
27. The former padrone now lived a quiet life in retirement.
28. He challenged the authority of the padrone, leading to his dismissal.
29. The legacy of the padrone continues to be debated today.
30. She compared the padrone to a feudal lord.
31. The padrone's death marked the end of an era.
32. He became a powerful padrone through hard work and determination.
33. Even the padrone's closest allies turned against him.
34. The padrone's word was law within his domain.
35. They secretly plotted against the padrone.
36. The padrone, though feared, was secretly admired.
37. His reputation as a padrone preceded him.
38. Being a padrone required strength, cunning, and resilience.
39. The padrone's smile hid a calculating mind.
40. The ambitious young man sought to become a padrone himself.
41. The padrone's grip on power began to loosen.
42. He inherited the title of padrone from his father.
43. The padrone offered a meager wage to his workers.
44. Despite his flaws, the padrone provided for his community.
45. The new padrone promised reforms but delivered little.
46. They celebrated the downfall of the cruel padrone.
47. The padrone demanded absolute loyalty from his staff.
48. The film portrayed the padrone as a complex and contradictory character.
49. Few dared to cross the padrone.
50. The padrone's influence extended far beyond his immediate circle.