Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-man
noun
/ˈhɪt.mæn/
Definition
A hit-man is a person who is paid to kill someone.
Examples
- The police were on the lookout for a hit-man linked to various gang activities.
- In the movie, the protagonist hires a hit-man to eliminate his enemies.
- Being a hit-man is illegal and is often associated with severe criminal consequences.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual, often associated with organized crime, who carries out murders as a hired contract.
Synonyms
- assassin
- contract killer
- sleuth
- neutralizer
