"hitman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hitman [singular], hitmen [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|hitman|hitmen}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A hitman is a person hired to kill or hurt a particular person. Synonyms: assassin
    Sense id: simple-hitman-en-noun-1i2cEan~
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