Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sicario

noun

/siˈkɑːrioʊ/

Definition

A sicario is a hired assassin or hitman, particularly in a criminal context.

Examples

The authorities arrested a sicario who was linked to several gang-related murders.
In many films, the life of a sicario is depicted as dangerous and fraught with betrayal.
Law enforcement agencies are constantly working to dismantle networks of sicarios operating in the region.

Meaning

The term is often associated with organized crime, where individuals are contracted to carry out killings on behalf of drug cartels or other unlawful organizations.