Synonyms for

Hitman

Verb / ˈhɪˌtmæn / Another word for hitman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hitman is a person who is hired to kill someone.

Synonyms & similar words

torpedo shooter gunslinger hiredgun triggerman gun hitman gunforhire gunman assassin gunman murderer shooter executioner liquidator eliminator terminator dispatch hitwoman slayer butcher exterminator

Synonyms by register

Formal

assassin executor slayer

Informal

killer gunman hired gun hit dog

Literary

reaper executioner

Antonyms

protector savior rescuer bodyguard defender guardian

Common collocations

  • hired hitman
  • contract hitman
  • professional hitman
  • alleged hitman
  • former hitman
  • accused hitman
  • hitman for hire

Word family

noun hitman

Usage note

Hitman is an informal term for a professional killer. It carries a negative connotation and is often used in the context of organized crime or contract killings.

Example sentences

  1. The hitman quietly entered the building to carry out his mission.
  2. The police were trying to catch the dangerous hitman before he could kill again.
  3. The hitman waited patiently for his target to arrive at the restaurant.
  4. The hitman's boss gave him a new target to eliminate.
  5. The hitman's weapon of choice was a silenced pistol.

Quotes

  • The hitman is a criminal whose profession is murder, and he kills not from personal motives, but for money.
  • The hitman never misses their mark.
  • The hitman is a shadow, a ghost, and a phantom.

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