hit man

A form of hitman — A male contract killer, especially one paid by a mafia.

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Meanings

nounhit man (plural hit men)

plural hit men

  1. alternativeAlternative form of hitman.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna male professional killer who uses a gun

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gunmanhitman
Broader
gunslingerhired gungunmanadult male
Also see
filibusterfreelancegunmanhitmanmercmercenarysoldier of fortune

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Cite this entry
APA

hit man. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20man

MLA

“hit man.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20man. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hit man,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hit%20man.

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