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hitman

/hɪtˈmæn/ noun · British & US
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What does hitman mean?

noun

A person hired to kill someone, typically for money. A person who is skilled at hitting a target, especially in a sport.

Example

"The police were looking for the hitman who had been hired to kill the businessman."

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