gunman

/ˈgʌnmən/
/ˈgʌnmən/
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Other forms: gunmen

Definitions of gunman
  1. noun
    a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
    synonyms: gun
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    type of:
    shooter, shot
    a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)
  2. noun
    a professional killer who uses a gun
    synonyms: gun, gun for hire, gunslinger, hired gun, hit man, hitman, shooter, torpedo, triggerman
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    type of:
    liquidator, manslayer, murderer
    a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
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