Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contract-killer
noun
/ˈkɒntrækt ˈkɪlə(r)/
Definition
A contract killer is a person who is hired to commit murder for financial gain.
Examples
- The police managed to arrest the contract killer before he could complete his mission.
- In the movie, the protagonist discovers that a contract killer has been hired to eliminate him.
- Authorities are working to identify the individuals who hired the contract killer.
Meaning
Typically, a contract killer is involved in organized crime and engages in the act of killing someone in exchange for money or other benefits.
Synonyms
- Assassin
- Hitman
- Murderer
- Tasked killer
