hitman

Word parts

hit + -man

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhɪtmæːn/ or /ˈhɪtmən/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular hitman

Plural hitmen

1. (countable) A hitman is a person hired to kill or hurt a particular person.
   • Synonym: assassin

   The businessman used a hitman to take care of people who owed him money.