noun Uncommon

hitman

HIHT-man

Hitman (noun) means someone hired to kill a person, typically paid by a criminal organization. Example: “The film follows a retired hitman drawn back into the criminal underworld.”

noun

Someone hired to kill a person, typically paid by a criminal organization.

"The film follows a retired hitman drawn back into the criminal underworld."

How to Use Hitman

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Common pairings

hire a hitman former hitman

Word Forms

hitmen plural

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Etymology

From "hit," used as a slang term for murder, plus "man."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for hitman

Whitman

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “hitman” mean?

The word “hitman” means someone hired to kill a person, typically paid by a criminal organization.

How do you pronounce “hitman”?

“Hitman” is pronounced HIHT-man (/ˈhɪtmæːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “hitman” in a sentence?

Here is “hitman” used in a sentence: “The film follows a retired hitman drawn back into the criminal underworld.”

What part of speech is “hitman”?

“Hitman” is a noun.

Is “hitman” a common word?

“Hitman” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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